Do Business in Waterford
Waterford offers a mix of skills, infrastructure and excellent support for any company establishing or expanding operations here. Waterford is ranked 3rd overall in the 'Micro European Cities of the Future' by FDI Magazine 2018-2019, and is ranked as 4th in Europe for both 'Economic Potential' and 'Business Friendliness'.
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Forbes ranks Ireland as the 8th Best Country in the World for Business in 2018.
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Ireland operates a pro-business, low-tax business environment, maintaining the 12.5% corporate tax rate
6th
Ireland ranks 6th of the 63 countries benchmarked in the 2017 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook
10th
Ireland is ranked 10th of 127 countries in the Global Innovation Index 2018
Only English speaking member of the Eurozone with access to an internal market of 500 million
Exceptional global connectivity by air and sea with services to over 120 European Countries as well as 11 direct flights a day from Ireland to the US.
Why Waterford?
Residential and childcare costs are less on average than the rest of the country and the region offers an excellent quality of life. The south east offers the best of both worlds; a thriving vibrant location with beautifully rich countryside and coastline. Business meets leisure.
Business Success
Waterford is a thriving hub of business activity for international and home-grown companies.
Business Supports
There are a wide range of supports available when locating, starting or growing your business in Waterford. This section of the website will guide you to the initial support agency best suited to assisting your business.
Infrastructure & Property
Located in the South East of Ireland, Waterford has excellent road infrastructure with a motorway to Dublin, a strong rail network and close proximity to three international airports in addition to its own regional airport. Waterford also has a major sea port connecting the South East of Ireland to mainland Europe.
Talent / Workforce
Waterford offers excellent options for employers, with a population of about 114,000 which is boosted by over 10,000 students attending the university level Waterford Institute of Technology.
Research & Innovation
There is a thriving research and postgraduate community in WIT and many of their researchers have a high profile in both national and EU academic communities.
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