D ublin may be a small capital but it is quickly gaining a big reputation . As the UK negotiates its exit from the European Union ( EU ), businesses from across the globe have turned their attention to the Irish capital , citing it as the ideal hub for organisations seeking a European base . As a committed member of the EU and the only English-speaking country in the Eurozone , the city has a unique advantage which it has capitalised on . In 2017 , Ireland was placed eighth in Forbes ’ annual Best Countries for Business ranking , praised for its low corporation tax and talented pool of high-tech labourers . Looking forward , the future looks bright for Dublin , but how has the capital achieved this world-class status ?