Year End Accounts Services in Ireland
We prepare your annual financial statements and CRO filings, ensuring your company stays compliant, audit-ready, and free from late filing penalties.
"They took the stress out of year-end completely. Everything was filed on time, and I actually understood my numbers for once."
James K., Cork
Why Our Year End Accounts Service Works for You
Year-end doesn't have to mean panic. We handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on running your business.
Beat Every Deadline
Your annual return and financial statements filed with the CRO within the 56-day window. No late fees, no lost audit exemption, no stress.
Revenue Compliant
Corporation tax returns (CT1) prepared and filed correctly, meeting all Revenue requirements within 9 months of your accounting period end.
Protect Your Audit Exemption
Late filing costs more than just the €100 fee plus €3 per day. You lose your audit exemption for two years. We make sure that doesn't happen.
Clear Financial Picture
Your balance sheet, profit and loss, and director's report prepared to give you genuine insight into business performance, not just compliance paperwork.
Fixed, Transparent Pricing
No surprises when the bill arrives. You know exactly what you're paying before we start, with year end accounts packages tailored to your company size.
Xero Integration
If you're on Xero, your year-end prep is already halfway done. We pull directly from your cloud accounting data, making the process faster and more accurate.
Your Compliance, Handled Properly
The CRO requires every Irish limited company to file an annual return within 56 days of their Annual Return Date. Miss that deadline and you're looking at a €100 late filing fee plus €3 per day, up to a maximum of €1,200 per return. But the real sting? Losing your audit exemption for two years.
We track your deadlines, prepare your financial statements to Irish GAAP standards, and file everything with the CRO and Revenue on time. Your abridged accounts, directors' report, and B1 annual return, all sorted without you having to chase us.
Corporation Tax Returns Done Right
Irish companies must file a CT1 return within 9 months of their accounting period end, specifically by the 23rd day of that ninth month. For a 31 December year-end, that means your corporation tax return is due by 23 September.
The standard corporation tax rate remains 12.5% for trading income, one of the lowest in Europe. We calculate your liability accurately, identify legitimate reliefs like R&D tax credits or the Employment Investment Incentive Scheme, and ensure your preliminary tax payments are made on time. No nasty surprises when your CT1 is filed.
More Time Running Your Business
Business owners consistently tell us year-end accounts used to consume weeks of their time. Hunting for receipts, reconciling bank statements, figuring out what the accountant actually needs. That's time you could spend winning customers or developing your product.
We request everything upfront with a clear checklist, chase the items we need, and keep you updated throughout. Most clients spend less than two hours on their year-end when working with us.
Hours average client time investment
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about year-end accounts in Ireland, answered directly.
What documents do I need to provide for year-end accounts?
We need your bank statements for the financial year (or bank feed access through Xero), sales invoices, purchase invoices and receipts, payroll reports if applicable, and details of any assets purchased or sold. If you're using Xero bookkeeping Ireland style with everything captured digitally, most of this is already in the system. We provide a comprehensive checklist at the start so nothing gets missed.
When is my year-end accounts deadline?
You have 56 days from your Annual Return Date (ARD) to file with the CRO. Your corporation tax return (CT1) must be filed within 9 months of your accounting period end. For most Irish companies with a 31 December year-end, this means the CT1 is due by 23 September and the CRO annual return by late November, depending on your specific ARD. We track all your deadlines and send reminders well in advance.
What happens if my year-end accounts are filed late?
Late filing with the CRO incurs a €100 immediate penalty plus €3 per day up to €1,200. More significantly, you lose your audit exemption for two years, meaning mandatory statutory audits that cost thousands. Directors can also face prosecution for persistent non-compliance. With Revenue, late CT1 filing means surcharges of up to 10% on your tax liability. We've never had a client file late.
Can you help if my accounts are already overdue?
Yes. We offer catch-up services to bring overdue accounts current. We'll assess how far behind you are, provide a fixed quote for the cleanup work, and get everything filed as quickly as possible. The sooner you act, the lower your penalties. If your company is at risk of strike-off, we can help address that urgently.
How much do year end accounts cost?
Our year end accounts packages start from €750 for straightforward limited companies with clean bookkeeping. The exact price depends on your turnover, transaction volume, and whether we're also handling your bookkeeping throughout the year. We always provide a fixed quote upfront so you know the cost before we begin. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices.