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Ireland Economy Profile - Doing Business 2013

Core Content Overview

This document provides an analysis of the business regulatory environment in Ireland, comparing it with other economies across 11 key areas. It is part of the World Bank's "Doing Business" series, which evaluates the ease of doing business for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) globally. The data reflects the regulatory environment as of June 1, 2012, with the exception of the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January-December 2011.

Main Points

1. Business Environment Index

• Ease of Doing Business Index (DB2013 Rank): Ireland is ranked 15th globally.
• Change in Rank: Improved by 1 position from DB2012 (16th).
• Regional Context: Ireland is part of the OECD high-income group.

2. Key Indicators and Performance

3. Methodology and Limitations

• The ease of doing business index ranks economies based on the average of percentile rankings across 11 indicators.
• Distance to Frontier measures how far an economy is from the best performance in each indicator.
• The Doing Business methodology focuses on procedures, time, and costs for SMEs, assuming a limited liability company in the largest business city, with 10–50 employees, and general commercial/industrial activities.
• The indicators do not cover all aspects of the business environment, such as market proximity, infrastructure quality, or institutional strength.

4. Key Reforms in Ireland

• DB2013: Introduced a new online facility for business registration, which made the process easier.
• Earlier Years: No significant reforms recorded by Doing Business in DB2008 to DB2012.

5. Business Environment Trends

• Ireland has made progress in starting a business, getting electricity, and registering property.
• The distance to frontier measure indicates how close or far Ireland is from the best practices in each area.
• The ease of doing business ranking reflects a positive trend, with improvements in some areas and persistent challenges in others.

Conclusion

Ireland's business environment has improved in several areas, particularly in the ease of starting a business and reducing the cost of procedures. However, it still faces challenges in areas like dealing with construction permits and enforcing contracts. The introduction of an online business registration system in 2013 represents a step toward simplifying the process for entrepreneurs. The document highlights the importance of comparative analysis and regulatory reforms in improving the business climate for SMEs.