Shannon Free Zone is the largest industrial park in Ireland. The Zone has been an international investment location for over 40 years with a successful track record of foreign direct investment. Shannon Free Zone covers 240 hectares (600 acres), adjacent to Shannon International Airport, and is home to 110 companies with an employment level of 7,500 people. These companies generate exports in excess of $2b per annum.
Shannon's strategic geographical position, low corporation tax, well developed infrastructure, flexible workforce and wide range of incentives make it an ideal location for companies wishing to serve customers in Europe, Middle East & Africa and other global markets.
There is a ready availability of quality buildings to buy or rent at Shannon, as well as fully serviced sites suitable for greenfield construction.
Shannon's success factors include:
• Corporation Tax rate of 12.5% - one of the lowest in the EU
• Strategic global location/excellent logistics capability
• International Airport Location with airfield access
• Grant Supports Available
• Highly Developed International Business Support Infrastructure
• Well-educated, Skilled and Affordable Workforce
• Stable Business Centric Economic Environment
• Incentives (Employment, Research and Development, Training and Capital Grants)
• 40 Year Track Record as a Successful Investment Location
• Proximity to University of Limerick and Limerick Institute of Technology