I have been contracting for a while now and have used various well known contractor accounting solutions services ( some would say the market leaders) during this time. Inevitably I have ran into issues with the quality of service i.e. these providers promise a broad range of services and...
Irish Innovation and Productivity Doing Well Recent statistics from the Global Innovation Index of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) showed that Ireland’s economy is the 12th most innovative in the world. The Republic scored high in technical exports and foreign direct investment (FDI). The Irish economy also ranked first...
How Accounting Pro Can Save You Money If you’re drowning in a sea of invoices, receipts and cash-flow statements, you could use some professional assistance to curb non-essential expenses. By obtaining an objective, outside perspective from an experienced accountant, you will be better equipped to organize your records, tighten-up...
Why Sponsorship is Good for Tax Relief Would you like to help your local GAA, soccer or rugby club and get tax relief too? In Ireland it is very possible to do this as long as you follow the clear rules put in by Irish revenue. These clubs can...
Allowable expenses as PAYE in Ireland A question we are asked many times by clients is about expenses, particularly which expenses can you claim. Expenses you can claim for are determined by Revenue guidelines so all companies should follow the same process. The golden rule when it comes to...
How Timesheets can be Streamlined with Technology Being a contractor is a time-consuming vocation. A lot of the time you are taking new assignments every 6 or 12 months and may even need to travel to a new city or country for that assignment. So, anything that makes your...
I’m not Earning Enough. How Accounting Pro can Help Many of our contractor clients are on the lower end of the day rate scale. They are very interested in boosting their rates and we do everything we can to compliantly increase their net income through expense write offs, PRSAs...
Allowable expenses as a Limited Company in Ireland A personal limited company is a company owned by you. It is a separate legal entity giving you legal protection against any personal liability while contracting. Unlike an umbrella company, you fully own the company. A personal limited company is most...
Running an Umbrella is a very rewarding experience. Providing a compliant and easy to use/understand service to Irish based contractors allows for a lot of job satisfaction and personal reward. Having been contractors ourselves we know that contractors want as little fuss as possible and want to have surety...
Do You Need To Hire An Accountant As An Independent Contractor? Opening your new business is an exciting and challenging ordeal. After years of working for others and obtaining real-world experience, you are finally setting out alone. You now have a business of your own and can choose the...