If you are a company secretary or director you would have got the following email from the Companies Registration Office, “European Union (Anti-Money Laundering: Beneficial Ownership of Corporate Entities) Regulations 2016”. What this email basically means all Companies should keep a register of the owner/shareholders names/beneficial owners who control or own more than 25% of […]
The Final Countdown for Limited Companies next Wednesday 30th November
As you probably know next Wednesday 30th of November 2016 your limited company will be statutorily defaulted to a Model Private Limited Company. While this “Do Nothing” option may sound attractive there are a number of implications for companies and directors who allow a statutory default occur. • S.60 of the Act compels directors to […]
5 ways on how to claim a tax refund and reduce your tax bill
With file and pay deadline of 31 October (10 November for online returns) fast approaching, trying to reduce your tax bill and maybe even claiming a tax refund is on the forefront of most people’s mind, the following five steps could maybe help you reduce your tax bills going forward; 1. Invest in a pension, […]
5 Steps on how to minimise the chance of a revenue audit
If you believe current general opinion on revenue audits less than 4% of revenue audits are now selected on a random basis. The revenue is reportedly using a tool called Risk evaluation Analysis and Profiling – REA, to look for variations and unusual differences in certain sectors. However, if you ensure the following you might […]
To Convert or not to Covert, deadline is Wednesday 31st August
As you are probably aware at this stage, the Companies Act 2014 was commenced on the 1st of June 2015. This was the single biggest piece of legislation enacted in the history of the state, and it represents a significant change for Irish Companies and Irish Company Directors. One of the new requirements of the […]
5 Advantages and Disadvantages of forming a Limited Company
Thanks to new companies act 2014 it is has never been easier to set up a limited company. You now only need one director for a limited company, however you still need a company secretary. Unfortunately the director and the company secretary, can not be the same person. Most people are appointing their spouse, partner, family member or […]
Make your voice heard by exercising your vote for David Lafferty
Did you know that you can have your business needs listened to in the Dublin Chamber by voting in the 2016 Council elections between 18th January and 29th January? Simply click here between 18th January and 29th January and use the PIN that Sandra (sandra@dublinchamber.ie) will send you. Make your voice heard by exercising your […]