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We here at Delmar know that starting a new business is an exciting time, full of plans, ideas and ambition. Amid the work of finding customers, setting up premises and building a brand, tax registrations can easily slip down the list. Yet getting them right from the outset is one of the most importa…

At Delmar we believe that rental property can be a valuable source of income and long-term wealth for Irish business owners and investors. Yet the tax rules for landlords are more complex than many people realise, and simple mistakes can mean paying more tax than necessary or facing penalties and in…

We here at Delmar know that many Irish SME owners assume sustainability reporting is something only large corporations need to worry about. In legal terms, that is largely true, as the formal EU reporting rules apply to bigger companies. In practice, however, those large companies cannot report on t…

At Delmar we believe that attracting and keeping the right people is one of the biggest challenges facing growing Irish SMEs. Competing with large multinationals on salary alone is often impossible, particularly for younger businesses with limited cash. Offering employees a share in the future succe…

We here at Delmar know that Relevant Contracts Tax is one of the most important, and most demanding, compliance areas for construction businesses in Ireland. Whether you are a main contractor engaging subcontractors or a subcontractor working for others, RCT affects how payments are made, how much t…

At Delmar we believe that the year-end stocktake is one of the most underestimated tasks in running a business. For retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, hospitality businesses and many others, stock is often one of the largest figures on the balance sheet. Yet the count is frequently rushed, carri…

We here at Delmar know that Budget Day grabs the headlines, but it is the Finance Bill that turns those announcements into law. Each autumn, the Finance Bill sets out the detailed legislation behind the tax measures announced in the Budget, along with many changes that were never mentioned in the Mi…

At Delmar we believe that online platforms have opened up enormous opportunities for Irish small businesses. Selling handmade goods through online marketplaces, offering services through freelance platforms or letting property through short-term rental sites can be a great way to reach customers and…

We here at Delmar know that many Irish company owners are surprised to discover that keeping profits inside their company can sometimes lead to an extra tax charge. The close company surcharge is one of the less familiar areas of Irish tax, yet it affects a large number of owner-managed businesses,…

We here at Delmar know that energy costs have become one of the most significant overheads for many Irish businesses. Whether you run a shop, a hotel, a factory, a farm or an office, rising electricity and heating bills can quietly erode your margins. Investing in energy upgrades and solar panels ca…