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Ireland Country Commercial Guide
Your starting point for success. The guide covers how to do business in Ireland.

Ireland Country Commercial Guide

Ireland Country Commercial Guide

The Country Commercial Guide (CCG) is your trusted source about how to do business in an international market. Authored by seasoned trade experts at U.S. embassies and consulates, the guides provide insight into economic conditions, leading sectors, selling techniques, customs, regulations, standards, business travel, and more.  Country Commercial Guides are available for 140+ markets.

7 Key Topics for Market Success

  • Doing Business in Ireland:  Get an overview on market opportunities and entry strategies, key economic indicators and trade statistics, and other reasons U.S. companies should consider exporting to the country.
  • Leading Sectors for Exports & Investments:  Learn about sector-based industry trends, industry market overviews, export-import trade data, and key trade events.  
  • Customs, Regulations & Standards:  Check the latest on tariff and non-tariff barriers, export controls, import requirements and documentation, product standards, and trade agreements.
  • Selling U.S. Products & Services:  Gain insight into the best market entry strategies using agents/distributors, other sales channels, pricing and methods of payment, financing, joint/ventures/licensing, and selling to the government.
  • Digital Economy: Learn about trends, opportunities and challenges. 
  • Business Travel:  Find information on visa, travel and vaccine requirements, and get insight into local business protocol such as dress, business cards and gifts.
  • Investment Climate Statement:  Learn more about the country’s investment climate.