Animals in Ireland are protected through numerous legal acts, which should be respected by the owners of
pet stores operating in this country. Investors interested in
opening a company in Ireland as a
pet shop may sell on the local market not only
animals (such as
dogs and cats – the most popular
types of pets), but also foodstuffs and different objects, designed to cater to the needs of the respective
animals.
Our team of company formation agents in Ireland can offer in-depth advice on how to
register a pet store, a type of business that will require certain business licenses.
Register an Irish pet store
A
pet store in Ireland is considered a commercial legal entity operating on the local market. Thus, the
company will need to be registered following the regulations of the
Companies Act, depending on the business form chosen for
incorporation.
Regardless of the registration manner, the investors will need to deposit a set of legal documents that may very depeding on the business form of the company.
The
pet store is also required to register for
taxation purposes and to
open a corporate bank account. Any
company registered in Ireland will also need to follow the regulations prescribed by the
Revenue Commissioners in terms of
taxation.
Legislation for the protection of animals in Ireland
Since the shop will deal with
selling animals, the
company will need
business permits that will confirm that the
company’s activities are carried out in accordance with the applicable regulations. The
shop will need to comply with a set of requirements in terms of safety and hygiene and the
animals should be kept in specific conditions, in according with their race.
Investors interested in the procedure of
company formation in Ireland will need to follow the
animal welfare legislation available here, which is comprised of numerous acts. The
owners of a pet shop will need to comply with the regulations of the
Part V of the Protection of Animals Act 1965.