Company Administration Key Dates Form If you want to find out what your key dates are, please fill out this form if…Colin Sweetman, ACCASeptember 23, 2020
Company Administration 8 Key Dates for Newly Formed Companies in Ireland 8 Key Dates every new company director should be aware of If you’ve recently…Mark Sweetman, ACASeptember 8, 2020
Company Administration Free Company Name Check Getting the right name for your business is crucial, and it's important that it's available…Colin Sweetman, ACCAOctober 12, 2020
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Company AdministrationYour Questions Answered How do I set myself up as a Sole Trader? How do I set myself up as a Sole Trader? It is really easy…Mark Sweetman, ACASeptember 22, 2020
Company AdministrationYour Questions Answered What are the advantages of being a sole trader? What are the advantages of being a sole trader? There are many advantages of…Mark Sweetman, ACASeptember 22, 2020
Company AdministrationYour Questions Answered What’s better a sole trader or company? What’s better a sole trader or company? This is a very good question and…Mark Sweetman, ACASeptember 22, 2020
Company AdministrationYour Questions Answered How does a Sole Trader get paid? How does a Sole Trader get paid? A Sole Trader you: do not get…Mark Sweetman, ACASeptember 22, 2020
Company AdministrationYour Questions Answered Can I pay myself a salary as a sole trader? 1) Can I pay myself a salary as a sole trader? To answer this…Mark Sweetman, ACASeptember 22, 2020
Company AdministrationYour Questions Answered How much can a sole trader earn before paying tax? 1) How much can a sole trader earn before paying tax? The absolute maximum…Mark Sweetman, ACASeptember 22, 2020
Company AdministrationYour Questions Answered What’s the difference between a sole trader and self-employed? 1) What's the difference between self-employment and sole trading? There isn’t a difference –…Mark Sweetman, ACASeptember 22, 2020
Company Administration How to issue new shares in your company (CRO.IE) Today we are going to discuss in 6 easy steps, how to issue shares in…Mark Sweetman, ACAJuly 2, 2020
Company Administration How to do a Voluntary Company Strike-Off in Ireland Why is this an important topic? Given the current economic climate I thought it might…Mark Sweetman, ACAJuly 2, 2020
Performance Management 5 reasons why your business needs an accountant Stats on penalties in Ireland in 2019 Click here for source Most directors do not…Colin Sweetman, ACCAJuly 28, 2020
Performance Management 2 simple ways to predict and prevent business failure Now, more than ever, it is important to keep a health check on your business…Colin Sweetman, ACCAMay 5, 2020
Performance Management What a modern accountant should be doing for your business First Accounts was started to help small and growing startup founders to manage their company…Colin Sweetman, ACCAMay 5, 2020
TaxYour Questions Answered Tax Liabilities for Sole Traders Tax Liabilities for Sole Traders When you set up a Sole Trade in Ireland…Mark Sweetman, ACASeptember 22, 2020
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Tax How payroll is calculated (in the UK) on Excel Calculating a payslip in the UK can be quite difficult but not impossible, thanks to…Colin Sweetman, ACCAMay 5, 2020
Tax Business Taxes in Ireland We’ve written this blog post for new business owners in Ireland who aren’t sure about…Mark Sweetman, ACAAugust 15, 2018
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Tax Relief and Credits UK Job Retention Scheme – answers to your questions UK Job Retention Scheme - answers to your questions https://youtu.be/CXCOnv4tQTE All businesses in the UK…Colin Sweetman, ACCAMay 5, 2020
Tax Relief and Credits What is the SURE scheme? So, you’ve just incorporated a new company (or thinking about it) and have heard about…Mark Sweetman, ACAApril 23, 2020
Tax Relief and Credits R&D Tax Credit In this post, I’m going to give a quick overview of the R&D tax credit…Mark Sweetman, ACAApril 23, 2020
Tax Relief and Credits What is the EIIS scheme? So, you’ve just incorporated a new company (or thinking about it) and have heard about…Mark Sweetman, ACAApril 23, 2020
VATYour Questions Answered How do I get a VAT number in Ireland? How do I get a VAT number in Ireland? To get a VAT number…Mark Sweetman, ACASeptember 22, 2020
VATYour Questions Answered Where can I get the TR2 form? Where can I get the TR2 form? You can download the TR2 form here:…Mark Sweetman, ACASeptember 22, 2020
VATYour Questions Answered What do I do if I didn’t register for VAT/TAX? What do I do if I didn't register for VAT/TAX? You should register for…Mark Sweetman, ACASeptember 22, 2020
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VATYour Questions Answered Who needs to register for VAT? Who needs to register for VAT? Any business (company/sole trader/partnership who is selling goods…Mark Sweetman, ACASeptember 22, 2020
TaxVATYour Questions Answered How to become a sole trader in Ireland? How to become a sole trader in Ireland? You become a Sole Trader in…Mark Sweetman, ACASeptember 22, 2020
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VAT How to account for VAT in your business? In this post, we’ll explain all you need to know about VAT if you’re running…Mark Sweetman, ACAApril 23, 2020
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Breakeven By Breakfast Ensure success for your startup by partnering with Enterprise Ireland The best thing to do for your startup in the early days is to seek…Colin Sweetman, ACCASeptember 15, 2020
Your Questions Answered What do you need to do to set up a company in Ireland? What do you need to do to set up a company in Ireland? If you're…Colin Sweetman, ACCAOctober 21, 2020
Your Questions Answered How much does it cost to set up a company? How much does it cost to set up a company? This is really subjective…Colin Sweetman, ACCAOctober 21, 2020
Your Questions Answered 15 ways Budget 2021 will affect your business IN BRIEF: 15 ways Budget 2021 will affect your business Download the PDF here …Mark Sweetman, ACAOctober 13, 2020
Your Questions Answered Why sign up to First Accounts? Business Calculators We want to give new business owners quick ways of estimating various figures…Colin Sweetman, ACCAOctober 9, 2020
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Your Questions Answered What funding is available for small businesses? What funding is available for small businesses? There is a lot of funding available…Mark Sweetman, ACASeptember 22, 2020
Your Questions Answered Can I claim tax back if I am setting up my business? Can I claim tax back if I am setting up my business? If you…Mark Sweetman, ACASeptember 22, 2020
Your Questions Answered Can I do my tax returns online? Can I do my tax returns online? Yes, you can do your tax returns…Mark Sweetman, ACASeptember 22, 2020
VATYour Questions Answered How do I get a VAT number in Ireland? How do I get a VAT number in Ireland? To get a VAT number…Mark Sweetman, ACASeptember 22, 2020