Employing Family Members: The Tax and Payroll Rules Irish Business Owners Should Know
We here at Local Solicitor know that many Irish businesses are built on family effort. Spouses help with the books, children work in the shop during holidays and ...
R&D Tax Credit: Why More Irish SMEs Should Check Whether They Qualify
At Local Solicitor we believe the Research and Development tax credit is one of the most valuable reliefs available to Irish businesses, yet it remains significantly underclaimed by ...
Top 5 Ways Irish SMEs Can Protect Themselves Against Invoice Fraud and Payment Scams
We here at Local Solicitor know that invoice fraud and payment scams have become one of the most serious financial threats facing Irish businesses. Fraudsters are increasingly targeting ...
E-Invoicing Is Coming to Ireland: What SMEs Should Start Preparing for Now
At Local Solicitor we believe that e-invoicing will be one of the biggest changes to how Irish businesses handle VAT in a generation. Driven by new EU rules ...
The Small Benefit Exemption: How to Reward Staff Tax Efficiently This Christmas
We here at Local Solicitor know that Christmas is a time when many Irish employers want to thank their teams for their hard work throughout the year. The ...
Auto-Enrolment Pensions: Top 5 Checks Irish Employers Should Make Before 2027
At Local Solicitor we believe that auto-enrolment is one of the most significant changes Irish employers have faced in years. Since the My Future Fund scheme went live ...
Pay and File 2026: Top 5 Mistakes Self-Employed Business Owners Should Avoid
We here at Local Solicitor know that Pay and File is one of the most important dates in the calendar for self-employed people in Ireland. By 31 October ...
Budget 2027: Top 5 Areas Irish SME Owners Should Watch on Budget Day
At Local Solicitor we believe that Budget Day should be a planning opportunity rather than a source of uncertainty. When the Minister for Finance stands up in the ...
The Hidden Cost of Poor Customer Retention: What It Means for SME Profitability
Here is the article for your accountants’ blog, written in a practical and compelling style for Irish SME business owners. We here at Local Solicitor understand that winning ...
Top 5 Financial Considerations Before Launching a New Product or Service
We here at Local Solicitor understand that launching a new product or service can be an exciting opportunity for an Irish SME, but turning an idea into a ...
Why Irish SMEs Should Review Their Payment Terms Before Signing New Contracts
At Local Solicitor we believe that payment terms deserve just as much attention as the price, scope and duration of any new business contract. Irish SMEs can secure ...
How Unused Business Assets Can Tie Up Capital and Increase Costs
At Local Solicitor we believe that business owners should regularly review not only what their company owns, but also how effectively those assets are being used. Unused equipment, ...