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Accounting & tax guides
for Irish businesses

Plain-English guides on Irish tax, VAT, payroll, and company compliance — written by chartered accountants, not content agencies.

VAT5 min read

Irish VAT Registration: When You Must Register and How

The VAT registration thresholds in Ireland, how to register, and what happens after you pass the threshold — explained clearly.

Crypto Tax7 min read

Revenue's approach to crypto CGT, income tax on staking and mining, and how the EU DAC8 directive changes enforcement from 2026.

Company Structure6 min read

A practical comparison of sole trader and limited company structures — tax rates, liability, compliance costs, and which suits your situation.

Contractors8 min read

Everything an Irish IT or professional contractor needs to know — company setup, VAT, salary vs dividend, and annual filing obligations.

CRO & Annual Accounts5 min read

What the B1 annual return is, when it is due, what the penalty for missing it is, and how to avoid losing your audit exemption.

Tax Planning6 min read

Irish R&D tax credits are worth 25% of qualifying expenditure — but many SMEs never claim. Here is how to qualify and what to document.