From 1 January 2026, the national minimum wage in Ireland increased to €14.15 per hour. The reasons for regularly increasing the minimum wage are well-rehearsed, but for many businesses, complying with the new rates can present challenges. This especially applies…
Whether you have a handful of employees or a rapidly growing team, managing payroll can quickly become a challenge. Even for small businesses, the option of outsourcing payroll is one you should consider. After all, payroll outsourcing is not just…
Ireland's economy and business landscape is becoming increasingly sophisticated while retaining high levels of complexity. For example, adopting emerging AI technologies is often viewed as a business imperative, geopolitics remains in a state of uncertainty, and many businesses must now…
Navigating VAT compliance in Ireland involves keeping good records, getting your calculations right, and filing your VAT returns on time. As your business scales, transitioning from registration to the regular filing of VAT returns is a critical component of corporate…
Ireland is business-friendly, but there are steps you need to follow when setting up a new company. There are also Irish company formation best practices that will make the process as smooth as possible. We are going to look at…
Business restructuring is a necessary and/or preferred course of action in a range of situations. This includes overcoming financial challenges, mitigating risks, and dealing with operational issues. Separating assets or business divisions is another reason, as is making the structure…
Management buyouts are well-established in Ireland’s M&A landscape. They are an attractive option in many situations as they involve the ownership of the business transferring to a team that is familiar with its operations, personnel, customers, opportunities, and risks. However,…
Due diligence is a detailed assessment of a company, including its finances, operations, legal compliance, management, and reputation. It's a process that informs decision-making, but at its core, it is about risk management. In other words, the due diligence process…
Getting to the stage of hiring employees is an important milestone for any business. It also adds a huge administrative and compliance burden, as the rules around payroll and paying employees are both complex and strict. This guide will give…
All companies in Ireland must prepare annual financial statements. It's a statutory requirement to file those financial statements with the Companies Registration Office (CRO) along with your Annual Return. For many companies, there is also a statutory requirement for annual…