cork for business
Cork, the capital of the South of Ireland is a hub of economic, industrial, research and business development.
Over the past 25 years, Cork has consistently attracted many of the world's largest companies to locate within the region and is now home to global market leaders in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, ICT, biotechnology, professional services and international financial services.
A competitive business environment offering Corporation Tax rates of 12.5% for trading, Cork is the chosen European manufacturing and services location for the worldwide operations of such major corporations as, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, Eli Lily, Schering Plough, Apple Inc., Boston Scientific, EMC, Amazon, Bank of New York Mellon and Citco.
Ireland is the only English speaking member of the Euro zone that can facilitate travel to China in one working day, which makes travel between Cork and China more accessible.
Cork is a dynamic, international city region that offers the best of Ireland in a supportive environment at the heart of the European economy. For more see www.cometocork.com
Over the past 25 years, Cork has consistently attracted many of the world's largest companies to locate within the region and is now home to global market leaders in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, ICT, biotechnology, professional services and international financial services.
A competitive business environment offering Corporation Tax rates of 12.5% for trading, Cork is the chosen European manufacturing and services location for the worldwide operations of such major corporations as, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, Eli Lily, Schering Plough, Apple Inc., Boston Scientific, EMC, Amazon, Bank of New York Mellon and Citco.
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Cork is a dynamic, research oriented University city with a third level student population in excess of 35,000 students. Cork also possesses a number of world renowned research institutes such as the Tyndall National Research Institute focusing on photonics, electronics, materials, nanotechnologies and ICT; the Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre pioneering the disciplines of gastrointestinal health; Moorpark Dairy and Food Research Centre, in addition to six of the twenty significant green research centres on the island of Ireland.
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With an international airport and a thriving passenger and cargo port, Cork enjoys direct access to European destinations and to the principal European hubs such as London, Amsterdam and Paris, making it a strategic gateway to Europe.
Ireland is the only English speaking member of the Euro zone that can facilitate travel to China in one working day, which makes travel between Cork and China more accessible.
Cork is a dynamic, international city region that offers the best of Ireland in a supportive environment at the heart of the European economy. For more see www.cometocork.com