Category Archives: Company Director

Pensions Drawdowns – Be the Man

Elderly lady

I was at The Killers in Malahide Castle on Wednesday evening. It was a brilliant gig on a gorgeous summer evening. The first song of the encore was The Man. I loved the lyrics, and it was coincidental that I had two meetings this week where I met the man and the woman. They had

Thinking of Electric – The Time is Now

charging an electric vehicle

In last week’s blog, Aedin told us about her love of bookkeeping and how this helps our clients. Ger sent me some numbers on the BIK cost of having an electric car yesterday. It was a query that came in from a client about buying one. I looked at the numbers and it led me

Cost of Setting Up a Company in Ireland

setting up a new company

This week we will explore pricing and the cost of setting up a company with us. It is a question we are often asked by our clients and prospects. Whether you are moving from a sole trader to a company or forming a new company to trade you want to know the price. We will

Tax Strategy For Your Business – Part 3

Two weeks ago, we looked at a Tax Strategy for a growing business. In case you missed it see here This week we are looking at a Tax strategy for the Directors who want to exit their business. The main points are Exit Plan Meet Reg Look at gifting shares to Megan Paulaid Ltd buying

Tax Strategy For Your Business – Part 2

Tax Strategy for a limited company

Last week we looked at a Tax Strategy for a sole trader/partnership business. In case you missed it see here This week we will look at a Tax Strategy for a limited company. The main topics we will cover are Company set-up – getting it right Transferring a sole trader business to a company Salary,

Management Buy-Out. How Can This Work?

Management Buy Out

Last week we look at Part 2 of the Do’s and Don’ts when exiting a business. In case you missed it click here.  This week we are going to look at a Management Buyout and to see how that can work. The main discussion points will be How to do this The rest of the

Do’s And Don’ts When Exiting Your Business

I was out for a gentle stroll to keep the legs moving before the Waterford half marathon this weekend. When I say gentle, think barely moving or a fast walk. As one local wag said to me before when I was out running “I thought you did a bit of running” as much as to

Bookkeeping Is An Investment

Last week we looked at two cases for Entrepreneur Relief claims. One case would get it and the other not. In case you missed it See here. This week we are going to look at bookkeeping. Why a good bookkeeping function is an investment in your business and what does it look like. What are

Entrepreneurs Relief – Yes And No

Hello there from Tramore. I won’t lie it’s not the sunny southeast today. There are a few blackbirds huddled outside the window here, taking shelter. There are grumblings about the wind, the rain, and the expectation of Summer weather. Waiting to pounce for the rich pickings in the garden below. We took a spin up

Setting Up A Business – Company or Sole Trader?

Good morning all, and dare I say it, but the day is looking positive. Not exactly fry an egg on a stone but there’s some heat in it! It’s fantastic to see a bit of positivity about the place. The vaccines are getting out there and people are very excited to get them. My sister,