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Business Start-up Package
Business Start Up Package
If you're thinking about starting your own business, why not benefit from the best range of banking and practical business start-up solutions on the market?
Bank of Ireland was the first Irish bank to offer a package of benefits designed exclusively for start-up businesses and over the years, we have enhanced and improved the package to best support new businesses.
We offer a range of current account banking services free of charge for 2 years, in addition to several other banking deals. Furthermore, we have teamed up with a range of companies to provide exclusive discounted offers to support your wider business start-up needs.
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As a new business start-up customer with Bank of Ireland, where the account is opened between 1st January 2009 and 31st of December 2009, you can enjoy:
- A range of current account banking services free of charge for two years1
- Free monthly subscription fee for two years to Levels 1 and 2 of Business On Line, our award winning online business banking service.2
- A competitive small business loan of up to €300,000.3
- A Visa Business Card with the annual fee waived for the first year.3
- The Business Surplus Deposit Account offers a premium rate on surplus cash.6
- Flexible Leasing/Hire Purchase repayment schedule in which the set-up fee on your first Leasing/Hire Purchase facility is waived.5
- Reduced administration fees on Invoice Finance facilities for companies with a projected turnover in excess of €500,000.3
- Free financial review with one of our qualified Insurance & Investments Managers.4
- Free one hour consultation with one of our treasury specialists to discuss currency risks to which your business may be exposed.7
- Access to our free Business Start-Up Online Training Course - www.bankofirelandstartupcourse.com
- Please click here for Terms and Conditions
Business Current Account
When you sign up for a new Business Start-Up Current Account, you will benefit from the following for two years:
- No account maintenance fees
- No account transaction fees
- No cash handling fees on the first €13,000 cash lodged or withdrawn through the account each quarter.
- No Business Cash Card charges (customers remain liable for Government Duties)
- Free set-up of new standing orders and direct debits
- Free standing order amendments
- Free stop payment facilities
- Free unpaid cheques/direct debits inwards
- Free carbonised business cheque books (customers remain liable for Government Duties)
All other fees and charges will continue to apply at standard tariffs. Standard current account fees and charges will apply once the two year period is over.
Please see the Schedule of Fees and Charges for Business Customers brochure for full details.
Exclusive Offers
Because we understand that there is more involved in starting a business than just the banking, we've teamed up with a range of companies to provide exclusive discounted offers to support your wider business start-up needs. These offers are available anytime within a twelve month period from the date of opening a Business Start-Up current account with Bank of Ireland.
 | Free one hour consultation with a participating chartered accountant (Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland) |
 | Free one hour consultation with a participating ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) accountant |
 | Free Big Red Book 'Payroll Lite' and 'Accounts Lite 500' software or 30% off all software from Big Red Book. Licence and Support registration fee applies. |
 | €500 discount on the price of any new Ford commercial vehicle financed through Ford Credit. Plus your documentation fee of €63.49 (plus VAT, if applicable) will also be waived.8 |
 | Competitive fixed prices on Diesel and Unleaded plus 10 car wash discount vouchers in Topaz garages (formerly Shell and Statoil garages) |
 | 50% discount on first foreign VAT refund carried out by Global Tax Reclaim. Free consultation on all VAT issues. |
 | 30% Discount on Irelands No.1 Business Directory Whatswhat.ie. You will have a direct link to your website, can upload 20 featured products or services, 20 keywords and a 300 word spiel about your business. Whatswhat.ie are now receiving over 5 million hits every month, 65,000 businesses on board and bringing over 20,000 businesses to page 1 in Google.ie. |
 | Reduced fees and charges on various card services when setting up and operating a customer credit card/Laser payment service, including 50% off your registration fee (usually €199) with Elavon Merchant Services. |
 | 50% reduction in Year 1 membership fee with the Irish Small & Medium Enterprises Association |
 | €30 off Palo Alto business planning software |
 | Up to 30% off a range of services from Company Formations International Ltd. |
 | Free €1,000 Starter Pack when you sign up for the Sky Business Centres' Virtual office and 33% off room hire at a variety of locations. |
 | Get a 15% discount of HP Products when you purchase them through eXpd8. Also you can avail of FREE eXpd8 software, support and training to the value of €1,000 by logging on to www.expd8.com/BOIPromo/ and follow the instructions detailed on the eXpd8 offer on this page. eXpd8 has been the IT service provider of choice to the professional sector for over 25 years. |
 | BT - Free Ipac when BT One Package is bought |
 | Google - €100 free online advertising with Google AdWords. A €5 account activation fee or equivalent credit deduction will apply, depending on your chosen billing options. |
 | Up to 85% off a professionally designed website, logo and business stationery. |
 | All business calls and texts to any mobile or landline for €99 per month ex VAT. Plus a free Nokia E51 handset for new business customers. |
 | Grow your business with an online shop and get 66% savings in your first year. |
 | 25% off first year standard membership fee of the Irish Internet Association |
 | Free consultation on how to set up employment contracts and HR policies plus a complimentary place on Graphite HRM's Employment Law Briefing for New Employers. |
 | 50% off 'Starting a Business in Ireland' book by Brian O'Kane, published by Oak Tree Press 50% discount on the cost of Oak Tree Start Up Boot Camps, presented by Brian O'Kane (subject to availability) |
 | Complimentary business coaching session with a gold level ActionCOACH including a Personal Profile Analysis (PPA). |
Download our Business Start-Up brochure
For further information about how Bank of Ireland's Business Start-Up pacakge can help make your new business a success, download our brochure here. (PDF Document, 185KB)
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Click here for Bank of Ireland's Business Start-up Guides
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Click here for Bank of Ireland's Free Online Training Course for start-up businesses
Back to TopTerms & Conditions
- Offer is for a two-year period from the date of opening a business start-up current account with Bank of Ireland. Certain charges may apply including cash handling fees on amounts above the first €13,000 notes lodged or withdrawn each quarter, 'and continue on with 'please refer to the BSUP..., please refer to the BSUP Customer Brochure which is available on request in any Bank of Ireland branch. Standard charges will apply at end of two-year period. Please refer to the Schedule of Fees & Charges for Business Customers brochure, which is available on request at any Bank of Ireland branch.
- This offer is available any time over a two-year period from the date of opening a business start-up current account with Bank of Ireland. The two-year Business On Line free period starts from the day the business start-up current account is opened. It does not apply to pre-existing Business On Line profiles. Additional e-banking services are not covered by this package. For further information, including details of other charges that may apply, please contact 1850 264 265. Terms and conditions apply to Business On Line Levels 1&2
- Lending terms and conditions apply to small business loans, visa business cards and invoice finance facilities. Further information including details of other charges that may apply are available from the branch
- New Ireland Assurance Company plc, trading as Bank of Ireland Life, is regulated by the Financial Regulator. Bank of Ireland and Bank of Ireland Insurance & Investments Limited are regulated by the Financial Regulator and are tied agents of New Ireland Assurance Company plc. A member of Bank of Ireland Group.
- Offer is available anytime over the two-year period from the date of opening a business start-up current account with Bank of Ireland.
- Terms and conditions apply to the Business Surplus Deposit Account.
- Terms and conditions apply to Global Markets' products.
- Lending terms and conditions apply. The credit provider is Ford Credit. Ford Credit is a registered trading name of Bank of Ireland Leasing Ltd. Bank of Ireland Leasing Ltd is regulated by the Financial Regulator.
- A €5 activation fee or equivalent credit deduction depending on your chosen billing options, will apply to the Google offer.
The exclusive offers are available anytime within a twelve month period from the date of opening a business start-up current account with Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland is regulated by the Financial Regulator.
Contact your local Bank of Ireland for full details.
For further queries please email us at business.banking@boimail.com
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