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Step-by-step guides for sole traders and limited companies in Ireland.
SetupSetting Up as a Sole Trader in Ireland: A Practical Guide
Sole Trader · RegistrationsWhat's actually involved in registering as a sole trader in Ireland: income tax registration, when you need a business name, and VAT and PAYE if they apply.
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Closing DownClosing Down Your Business in Ireland: What's Actually Involved
Both · DeregistrationWhat closing down looks like for a sole trader vs a limited company in Ireland: cessation, voluntary strike-off, and how it differs from liquidation.
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SetupHow to Register for VAT in Ireland: A Complete, Practical Guide
Both · RegistrationsHow VAT registration works across common scenarios in Ireland: resident and non-resident directors, overseas businesses, and VAT-only registration.
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OngoingThe Structured Bookkeeping Process, Step by Step
Both · BookkeepingHow invoices go from a source document to a finished financial report: naming, categorisation, reconciliation, general ledger, and final review.
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OngoingA Practical Guide to Income Tax in Ireland for Foreigners and Foreign-Owned Companies
Both · Tax FilingHow residency and the 75% rule affect income tax in Ireland for foreign employees, self-employed people, and foreign-owned companies.
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OngoingPRSI in Ireland: A Practical Guide for Employees, Employers, and the Self-Employed
Both · PayrollWhat PRSI is, who pays it, when it's due, and how it's changing over time: a plain-English guide for employees, self-employed people, and employers.
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Year-EndForm 46G: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Stay Compliant
Both · Tax FilingWhat Form 46G is, who needs to file it, what payments count, and what happens if you don't: Revenue's third-party return for Irish businesses.
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OngoingRevenue Compliance Intervention and Revenue Audit in Ireland
Both · Tax FilingWhat Revenue's 3-level Compliance Intervention Framework means, what to expect at each level, and how to prepare if you receive a letter from Revenue.
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OngoingCan I Claim This as a Business Expense? Allowable Expenses in Ireland
Both · BookkeepingThe golden rule for allowable business expenses in Ireland, what's commonly deductible, what isn't, and how to handle mixed-use items like your phone or car.
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OngoingIs Petty Cash Still Relevant? Modern Alternatives for Irish Businesses
Both · BookkeepingWhy traditional petty cash no longer works for most small Irish businesses, and the digital alternatives (from prepaid business cards to simple trackers) that replace it.
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OngoingVAT Rules for Tour Operators in Ireland
Both · Tax FilingHow the Travel Agents' Margin Scheme (TAMS) applies to tour operators in Ireland: principal vs intermediary, bought-in vs in-house services, and invoicing.
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OngoingOnline Accounting Software for Irish Businesses
Both · BookkeepingA practical comparison of online accounting software options for small businesses in Ireland, from Google Sheets to Xero and QuickBooks.
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SetupGrants and Supports for Starting a Business in Ireland
Both · Business StructureA guide to the main grants, funding, and support programmes available to new businesses in Ireland, from your Local Enterprise Office to Enterprise Ireland.
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OngoingComplete Guide to PAYE, PRSI, USC, and Payroll for Irish Businesses
Both · PayrollA clear breakdown of PAYE, PRSI, and USC for Irish employers and directors: what each deduction is, how payslips work, and how RizFin handles payroll for you.
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SetupSole Trader vs Limited Company: What Actually Changes Financially?
Both · Business StructureWhat changes when you move from sole trader to limited company in Ireland: legal structure, tax, admin, and when it actually makes sense to switch.
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OngoingDesigning a Bookkeeping System That Actually Fits Your Business
Both · BookkeepingWhy a one-size-fits-all bookkeeping setup falls short, and how a right-sized system (including our 3-tier spending model) gives you clarity, not just compliance.
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OngoingHow to Read Your Monthly Financial Reports
Both · Financial ReportingA plain-English guide to the reports RizFin sends each month (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and management commentary) and how to actually use them.
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OngoingRevenue Compliance Calendar and VAT Submissions for Irish Businesses
Both · Tax FilingA practical guide to Irish Revenue filing deadlines (VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax, Form 11), plus how VAT submissions actually work and what happens if you miss a deadline.
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OngoingMonthly Bookkeeping Checklist for Ireland
Both · BookkeepingA practical monthly bookkeeping checklist for small businesses in Ireland, covering bank records, invoices, payroll, and VAT.
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Year-EndForm 11 Self-Assessment Checklist Ireland
Sole Trader · Tax FilingA step-by-step checklist of everything you need to prepare your Form 11 self-assessment return in Ireland, from income records to tax credits.
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OngoingEmployment Detail Summary (EDS): Accessing and Reviewing It, Including for Directors
Both · PayrollWhat the Employment Detail Summary is, how to access it through Revenue's myAccount, and what company directors specifically need to check.
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SetupCorporation Tax Registration for a New Limited Company in Ireland
Limited Company · RegistrationsWho needs to register for Corporation Tax, when to do it, what information Revenue asks for, and how VAT and PAYE registration can fit into the same process.
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Closing DownClosing Down Your Business in Ireland: What's Actually Involved
Both · DeregistrationWhat closing down looks like for a sole trader vs a limited company in Ireland: cessation, voluntary strike-off, and how it differs from liquidation.
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OngoingWhat Actually Happens When You Miss a CRO Deadline
Limited Company · Financial ReportingLate filing penalties, involuntary vs voluntary strike-off, the audit-exemption two-strikes rule, and when a High Court extension becomes the only realistic route.
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SetupIreland for Overseas Founders: Directorship Requirements Explained
Limited Company · Business StructureDirector residency rules for Irish companies, the EEA-resident director requirement, the Section 137 Bond alternative, and how Ireland compares internationally.
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SetupHow to Register for VAT in Ireland: A Complete, Practical Guide
Both · RegistrationsHow VAT registration works across common scenarios in Ireland: resident and non-resident directors, overseas businesses, and VAT-only registration.
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SetupSetting Up a Limited Company in Ireland: A Director's Perspective
Limited Company · Business StructureA practical guide to setting up a limited company in Ireland: business structures compared, director responsibilities, and the step-by-step registration process.
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OngoingThe Structured Bookkeeping Process, Step by Step
Both · BookkeepingHow invoices go from a source document to a finished financial report: naming, categorisation, reconciliation, general ledger, and final review.
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OngoingDirector Payroll in Ireland: Salary, Benefits, and What Actually Needs Reporting
Limited Company · PayrollHow directors can be paid, tax-free allowances and the Small Benefit Exemption, Enhanced Reporting Requirements, and what counts as a taxable benefit.
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OngoingA Practical Guide to Income Tax in Ireland for Foreigners and Foreign-Owned Companies
Both · Tax FilingHow residency and the 75% rule affect income tax in Ireland for foreign employees, self-employed people, and foreign-owned companies.
Read Guide →
OngoingPRSI in Ireland: A Practical Guide for Employees, Employers, and the Self-Employed
Both · PayrollWhat PRSI is, who pays it, when it's due, and how it's changing over time: a plain-English guide for employees, self-employed people, and employers.
Read Guide →
Year-EndForm 46G: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Stay Compliant
Both · Tax FilingWhat Form 46G is, who needs to file it, what payments count, and what happens if you don't: Revenue's third-party return for Irish businesses.
Read Guide →
OngoingRevenue Compliance Intervention and Revenue Audit in Ireland
Both · Tax FilingWhat Revenue's 3-level Compliance Intervention Framework means, what to expect at each level, and how to prepare if you receive a letter from Revenue.
Read Guide →
OngoingCan I Claim This as a Business Expense? Allowable Expenses in Ireland
Both · BookkeepingThe golden rule for allowable business expenses in Ireland, what's commonly deductible, what isn't, and how to handle mixed-use items like your phone or car.
Read Guide →
OngoingIs Petty Cash Still Relevant? Modern Alternatives for Irish Businesses
Both · BookkeepingWhy traditional petty cash no longer works for most small Irish businesses, and the digital alternatives (from prepaid business cards to simple trackers) that replace it.
Read Guide →
OngoingVAT Rules for Tour Operators in Ireland
Both · Tax FilingHow the Travel Agents' Margin Scheme (TAMS) applies to tour operators in Ireland: principal vs intermediary, bought-in vs in-house services, and invoicing.
Read Guide →
OngoingOnline Accounting Software for Irish Businesses
Both · BookkeepingA practical comparison of online accounting software options for small businesses in Ireland, from Google Sheets to Xero and QuickBooks.
Read Guide →
SetupGrants and Supports for Starting a Business in Ireland
Both · Business StructureA guide to the main grants, funding, and support programmes available to new businesses in Ireland, from your Local Enterprise Office to Enterprise Ireland.
Read Guide →
OngoingComplete Guide to PAYE, PRSI, USC, and Payroll for Irish Businesses
Both · PayrollA clear breakdown of PAYE, PRSI, and USC for Irish employers and directors: what each deduction is, how payslips work, and how RizFin handles payroll for you.
Read Guide →
SetupSole Trader vs Limited Company: What Actually Changes Financially?
Both · Business StructureWhat changes when you move from sole trader to limited company in Ireland: legal structure, tax, admin, and when it actually makes sense to switch.
Read Guide →
OngoingWho Owns What? Business Purchases & Company Assets
Limited Company · BookkeepingA practical guide to telling business purchases apart from company assets: who legally owns what, and how to handle it for tax and compliance.
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OngoingDesigning a Bookkeeping System That Actually Fits Your Business
Both · BookkeepingWhy a one-size-fits-all bookkeeping setup falls short, and how a right-sized system (including our 3-tier spending model) gives you clarity, not just compliance.
Read Guide →
OngoingHow to Read Your Monthly Financial Reports
Both · Financial ReportingA plain-English guide to the reports RizFin sends each month (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and management commentary) and how to actually use them.
Read Guide →
OngoingRevenue Compliance Calendar and VAT Submissions for Irish Businesses
Both · Tax FilingA practical guide to Irish Revenue filing deadlines (VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax, Form 11), plus how VAT submissions actually work and what happens if you miss a deadline.
Read Guide →
Year-EndA Practical Guide to Company Compliance and Reporting in Ireland
Limited Company · Financial ReportingHow company size determines your audit, filing, and reporting obligations in Ireland, plus what RizFin does and doesn't handle directly.
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OngoingMonthly Bookkeeping Checklist for Ireland
Both · BookkeepingA practical monthly bookkeeping checklist for small businesses in Ireland, covering bank records, invoices, payroll, and VAT.
Read Guide →
OngoingEmployment Detail Summary (EDS): Accessing and Reviewing It, Including for Directors
Both · PayrollWhat the Employment Detail Summary is, how to access it through Revenue's myAccount, and what company directors specifically need to check.
Read Guide →
Year-EndCorporation Tax CT1 Filing Checklist Ireland
Limited Company · Tax FilingA step-by-step checklist to prepare your Corporation Tax CT1 return in Ireland, from financial records to director information.
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