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Practical corporate, accounting and tax guides for businesses establishing and operating in Ireland, from company formation to year-end filings.
EstablishDoing Business in Ireland: A Starting Point for Overseas Founders and Investors
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · International BusinessAn orientation guide for overseas businesses and investors establishing in Ireland: choosing a structure, director requirements, registration, tax, and ongoing compliance.
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MaintainCompany Secretarial Services in Ireland: What's Actually Involved
Limited Company & DAC · Corporate GovernanceWhat company secretarial support covers for an Irish company: annual returns, statutory registers, notifying changes to the CRO, and what directors remain responsible for.
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CloseWhat Happens to VAT and PAYE Registrations When You Close Your Business
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · Final AccountsHow to properly cancel VAT and PAYE registrations when closing a business in Ireland, including the VAT clawback rule for voluntary registrants.
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CloseVoluntary Strike-Off vs Members' Voluntary Liquidation in Ireland
Limited Company & DAC · Exit PlanningThe difference between voluntary strike-off and members' voluntary liquidation for closing an Irish limited company, and how to decide which route fits.
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EstablishCorporation 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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CloseClosing Down Your Business in Ireland: What's Actually Involved
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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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OperateWhat 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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EstablishIreland for Overseas Founders: Directorship Requirements Explained
Limited Company & DAC · 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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EstablishHow to Register for VAT in Ireland: A Complete, Practical Guide
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · RegistrationsHow VAT registration works across common scenarios in Ireland: resident and non-resident directors, overseas businesses, and VAT-only registration.
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EstablishSetting Up a Limited Company in Ireland: A Director's Perspective
Limited Company & DAC · 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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OperateThe Structured Bookkeeping Process, Step by Step
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · BookkeepingHow invoices go from a source document to a finished financial report: naming, categorisation, reconciliation, general ledger, and final review.
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OperateDirector 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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OperateA Practical Guide to Income Tax in Ireland for Foreigners and Foreign-Owned Companies
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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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OperatePRSI in Ireland: A Practical Guide for Employees, Employers, and the Self-Employed
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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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Report & ComplyForm 46G: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Stay Compliant
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateRevenue Compliance Intervention and Revenue Audit in Ireland
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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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OperateCan I Claim This as a Business Expense? Allowable Expenses in Ireland
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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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OperateIs Petty Cash Still Relevant? Modern Alternatives for Irish Businesses
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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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OperateVAT Rules for Tour Operators in Ireland
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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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OperateOnline Accounting Software for Irish Businesses
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · BookkeepingA practical comparison of online accounting software options for small businesses in Ireland, from Google Sheets to Xero and QuickBooks.
Read Guide →
EstablishGrants and Supports for Starting a Business in Ireland
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateComplete Guide to PAYE, PRSI, USC, and Payroll for Irish Businesses
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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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EstablishSole Trader vs Limited Company: What Actually Changes Financially?
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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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OperateWho 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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OperateDesigning a Bookkeeping System That Actually Fits Your Business
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateHow to Read Your Monthly Financial Reports
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateRevenue Compliance Calendar and VAT Submissions for Irish Businesses
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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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Report & ComplyA 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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OperateMonthly Bookkeeping Checklist for Ireland
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · BookkeepingA practical monthly bookkeeping checklist for small businesses in Ireland, covering bank records, invoices, payroll, and VAT.
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OperateEmployment Detail Summary (EDS): Accessing and Reviewing It, Including for Directors
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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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Report & ComplyCorporation 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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EstablishDoing Business in Ireland: A Starting Point for Overseas Founders and Investors
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · International BusinessAn orientation guide for overseas businesses and investors establishing in Ireland: choosing a structure, director requirements, registration, tax, and ongoing compliance.
Read Guide →
MaintainCompany Secretarial Services in Ireland: What's Actually Involved
Limited Company & DAC · Corporate GovernanceWhat company secretarial support covers for an Irish company: annual returns, statutory registers, notifying changes to the CRO, and what directors remain responsible for.
Read Guide →
CloseWhat Happens to VAT and PAYE Registrations When You Close Your Business
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · Final AccountsHow to properly cancel VAT and PAYE registrations when closing a business in Ireland, including the VAT clawback rule for voluntary registrants.
Read Guide →
CloseVoluntary Strike-Off vs Members' Voluntary Liquidation in Ireland
Limited Company & DAC · Exit PlanningThe difference between voluntary strike-off and members' voluntary liquidation for closing an Irish limited company, and how to decide which route fits.
Read Guide →
CloseClosing Down Your Business in Ireland: What's Actually Involved
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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.
Read Guide →
EstablishIreland for Overseas Founders: Directorship Requirements Explained
Limited Company & DAC · Business StructureDirector residency rules for Irish companies, the EEA-resident director requirement, the Section 137 Bond alternative, and how Ireland compares internationally.
Read Guide →
EstablishHow to Register for VAT in Ireland: A Complete, Practical Guide
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · RegistrationsHow VAT registration works across common scenarios in Ireland: resident and non-resident directors, overseas businesses, and VAT-only registration.
Read Guide →
EstablishSetting Up a Limited Company in Ireland: A Director's Perspective
Limited Company & DAC · Business StructureA practical guide to setting up a limited company in Ireland: business structures compared, director responsibilities, and the step-by-step registration process.
Read Guide →
OperateThe Structured Bookkeeping Process, Step by Step
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · BookkeepingHow invoices go from a source document to a finished financial report: naming, categorisation, reconciliation, general ledger, and final review.
Read Guide →
OperateA Practical Guide to Income Tax in Ireland for Foreigners and Foreign-Owned Companies
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · Tax FilingHow residency and the 75% rule affect income tax in Ireland for foreign employees, self-employed people, and foreign-owned companies.
Read Guide →
OperatePRSI in Ireland: A Practical Guide for Employees, Employers, and the Self-Employed
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
Report & ComplyForm 46G: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Stay Compliant
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateRevenue Compliance Intervention and Revenue Audit in Ireland
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateCan I Claim This as a Business Expense? Allowable Expenses in Ireland
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateIs Petty Cash Still Relevant? Modern Alternatives for Irish Businesses
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateVAT Rules for Tour Operators in Ireland
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateOnline Accounting Software for Irish Businesses
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · BookkeepingA practical comparison of online accounting software options for small businesses in Ireland, from Google Sheets to Xero and QuickBooks.
Read Guide →
EstablishGrants and Supports for Starting a Business in Ireland
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateComplete Guide to PAYE, PRSI, USC, and Payroll for Irish Businesses
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
EstablishSole Trader vs Limited Company: What Actually Changes Financially?
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateDesigning a Bookkeeping System That Actually Fits Your Business
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateHow to Read Your Monthly Financial Reports
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateRevenue Compliance Calendar and VAT Submissions for Irish Businesses
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateMonthly Bookkeeping Checklist for Ireland
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · BookkeepingA practical monthly bookkeeping checklist for small businesses in Ireland, covering bank records, invoices, payroll, and VAT.
Read Guide →
OperateEmployment Detail Summary (EDS): Accessing and Reviewing It, Including for Directors
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · PayrollWhat the Employment Detail Summary is, how to access it through Revenue's myAccount, and what company directors specifically need to check.
Read Guide →No guides at this stage yet, check back soon.
EstablishDoing Business in Ireland: A Starting Point for Overseas Founders and Investors
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · International BusinessAn orientation guide for overseas businesses and investors establishing in Ireland: choosing a structure, director requirements, registration, tax, and ongoing compliance.
Read Guide →
CloseWhat Happens to VAT and PAYE Registrations When You Close Your Business
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · Final AccountsHow to properly cancel VAT and PAYE registrations when closing a business in Ireland, including the VAT clawback rule for voluntary registrants.
Read Guide →
Report & ComplyPreliminary Tax Explained for Sole Traders in Ireland
Sole Trader · Tax FilingWhat preliminary tax is, how to calculate it using the 90% or 100% rule, when it's due, and what happens if you underpay.
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OperatePension Contributions & Tax Relief for the Self-Employed in Ireland
Sole Trader · Tax FilingHow pension tax relief works for sole traders in Ireland, including the age-related percentage limits, the earnings cap, and how to claim it.
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CloseDeregistering as a Sole Trader in Ireland
Sole Trader · DeregistrationThe steps to properly deregister as a sole trader in Ireland: cancelling your tax registration, your final tax return, and closing your business name.
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EstablishSetting 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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CloseClosing Down Your Business in Ireland: What's Actually Involved
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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.
Read Guide →
EstablishHow to Register for VAT in Ireland: A Complete, Practical Guide
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · RegistrationsHow VAT registration works across common scenarios in Ireland: resident and non-resident directors, overseas businesses, and VAT-only registration.
Read Guide →
OperateThe Structured Bookkeeping Process, Step by Step
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · BookkeepingHow invoices go from a source document to a finished financial report: naming, categorisation, reconciliation, general ledger, and final review.
Read Guide →
OperateA Practical Guide to Income Tax in Ireland for Foreigners and Foreign-Owned Companies
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · Tax FilingHow residency and the 75% rule affect income tax in Ireland for foreign employees, self-employed people, and foreign-owned companies.
Read Guide →
OperatePRSI in Ireland: A Practical Guide for Employees, Employers, and the Self-Employed
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
Report & ComplyForm 46G: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Stay Compliant
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateRevenue Compliance Intervention and Revenue Audit in Ireland
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateCan I Claim This as a Business Expense? Allowable Expenses in Ireland
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateIs Petty Cash Still Relevant? Modern Alternatives for Irish Businesses
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateVAT Rules for Tour Operators in Ireland
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateOnline Accounting Software for Irish Businesses
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · BookkeepingA practical comparison of online accounting software options for small businesses in Ireland, from Google Sheets to Xero and QuickBooks.
Read Guide →
EstablishGrants and Supports for Starting a Business in Ireland
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateComplete Guide to PAYE, PRSI, USC, and Payroll for Irish Businesses
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
EstablishSole Trader vs Limited Company: What Actually Changes Financially?
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateDesigning a Bookkeeping System That Actually Fits Your Business
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateHow to Read Your Monthly Financial Reports
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateRevenue Compliance Calendar and VAT Submissions for Irish Businesses
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · 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 →
OperateMonthly Bookkeeping Checklist for Ireland
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · BookkeepingA practical monthly bookkeeping checklist for small businesses in Ireland, covering bank records, invoices, payroll, and VAT.
Read Guide →
Report & ComplyForm 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.
Read Guide →
OperateEmployment Detail Summary (EDS): Accessing and Reviewing It, Including for Directors
Limited Company, DAC & Sole Trader · PayrollWhat the Employment Detail Summary is, how to access it through Revenue's myAccount, and what company directors specifically need to check.
Read Guide →No guides at this stage yet, check back soon.
No guides at this stage yet, check back soon.
