Ireland R&D Tax Credit 30% in 2024: Complete SME Guide
Syed Qasim Abbas The Irish government increased the R&D tax credit from 25% to 30% on January 1, 2024. Yet according to Revenue’s latest statistics, only 1,804 companies claimed R&D credits in 2023,…
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How to Start a Business in Ireland 2025: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Did you know that Ireland had approximately 309,919 enterprises operating in its non-financial business economy in 2023? And here’s the kicker – despite all the doom and gloom you hear,…
Contractor or Employee? Revenue’s New Rules After the Domino’s Pizza Case – What Every Irish Business Owner Must Know
Contractor or employee – this critical distinction has become the most expensive question facing Irish businesses after the Supreme Court’s landmark Domino’s Pizza ruling. Right, let’s talk about the elephant…
Remote Working Tax Relief Ireland: The €3,400 Deduction Most Employees Are Missing
Right, let me tell you about the phone call that nearly made me throw my calculator out the window. It’s January 2025, and this lad rings me up: “I’ve been…
Auto Enrolment Ireland: The €500 Million Question for SMEs
Holy mother of God, they’ve finally done it. After 25 years of talking about it (longer than most marriages last in this country), auto enrolment is actually happening. And if…
Revenue Audit Ireland: Insider Guide to Surviving Your First
Right, let’s talk about the letter nobody wants to receive. You know the one—that crisp white envelope with the harp logo that makes your stomach drop faster than a pint…
The 12.5% Reality: Measuring Effective Corporate Tax Rates Across Irish Industry Sectors (2020-2024)
Jesus, Mary and Joseph—if I had a euro for every time someone told me Ireland’s corporate tax rate is 12.5%, I’d have enough to buy a semi-detached in Sandymount. And…
Capital Allowances: The Hidden Tax Goldmine Most Irish SMEs Are Missing
Look, I’m going to let you in on something that absolutely drives me up the wall. After 15 years running Accountant in Dublin (ACCA qualified since 2008, CTA certified in…
ESG Reporting: A New Mandate for Irish Businesses
In recent years, ESG reporting in Ireland has evolved from a corporate buzzword to a legal and strategic necessity. As regulations tighten and stakeholders demand greater transparency, businesses across Dublin…
Understanding Jobseeker’s Benefit from Department of Social Protection (DSP) in Ireland
Jobseeker’s Benefit from the Department of Social Protection (DSP) in Ireland is a crucial support mechanism for individuals who have lost their employment through no fault of their own. Designed…