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As international investment in Dublin continues to expand, the appetite for high-quality professional services is also increasing.
Since the early 1990s, Dublin has seen sustained growth in demand for professional and functional support services, driven by multinational companies centralising their operations in the city. This has established Dublin as a hub for key sectors such as legal services, accounting, R&D, marketing, real estate, and management consulting.
Today, Dublin is a centre of excellence for global business services, with demand continuing to rise as more international firms select the city as the base for their European and EMEA headquarters.
While Dublin’s colourful culture and competitive tax incentives are draws for global enterprises, professional services firms are increasingly attracted by additional strategic advantages.
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