Archive for March 2026

For many Irish company owners, dividends remain a key method of extracting profits from their business. While dividends can offer flexibility, effective planning is essential to ensure they are paid in a tax efficient and compliant manner. In 2026, with ongoing changes in tax rules and economic conditions, careful dividend planning has become even more…

For many Irish company owners, dividends remain a key method of extracting profits from their business. While dividends can offer flexibility, effective planning is essential to ensure they are paid in a tax efficient and compliant manner. In 2026, with ongoing changes in tax rules and econo…

For many Irish SME directors, securing finance is a necessary step in growing a business. Whether funding expansion, purchasing equipment or managing cash flow, lenders often require more than the company’s assets as security. This is where personal guarantees come into play. While they can unlock access to finance, they also create significant personal financial…

For many Irish SME directors, securing finance is a necessary step in growing a business. Whether funding expansion, purchasing equipment or managing cash flow, lenders often require more than the company’s assets as security. This is where personal guarantees come into play. While the…

In many Irish SMEs, ownership is shared between a small number of founders, investors or family members. While majority shareholders often control strategic decisions, minority shareholders still hold important rights and interests in the business. Protecting these interests through good governance is essential for maintaining trust, stability and long term success. Minority shareholders typically hold…

In many Irish SMEs, ownership is shared between a small number of founders, investors or family members. While majority shareholders often control strategic decisions, minority shareholders still hold important rights and interests in the business. Protecting these interests through good governance…

Director’s loans are a common feature of many Irish SMEs. In smaller companies, the line between personal and business finances can sometimes become blurred, particularly where directors inject funds into the business or withdraw money during the year. While director’s loans can provide flexibility, they also carry important tax and compliance risks if not properly…

Director’s loans are a common feature of many Irish SMEs. In smaller companies, the line between personal and business finances can sometimes become blurred, particularly where directors inject funds into the business or withdraw money during the year. While director’s loans can…

For many business owners, generating profit is only part of the financial equation. The next question is how to extract those profits from the company in the most tax efficient way. In Ireland, SME directors commonly use a combination of salary, dividends and pension contributions to access profits. Each option has different tax implications, and…