Accountants for Sole Traders

✅ End-of-Year Tax Return – Personal tax return checklist and approval portal for easy filing. Rental income and joint return support.
✅ VAT Returns – Full preparation of VAT returns.
✅ Accounting Software – Simple, user-friendly tools to track income, expenses, and profit.
✅ Dedicated Account Manager – Your go-to person for all things tax and business support.
✅ Ongoing Advice & Guidance – Expert advice on business expenses, tax planning, guidance on tax reliefs and credits, capital allowances, and more.
✅ Secure Online Portal – 24/7 Access to your documents and communications, all in one safe space.
✅ Support with Tax Registration/Deregistration – Whether you’re just getting started or winding down, we’ll guide you through the process.
🚫 No Insurances Included – If you need insurances our Limited Company might be the right fit for your business instead, call (01) 611 0707 or book a free consultation to see if this is the right fit. 

A Sole Trader is an individual running their own business. As a Sole Trader, you and your business are considered the same legal entity. This means you’re personally responsible for any debts or legal claims against your business.
On the other hand, a Limited Company is a separate legal entity from its owner, which can give you more protection over your personal assets. To set up a Personal Limited Company contact us on (01) 611 0707.

You must register and charge VAT if your taxable turnover reaches the current threshold. As of 2025, this is €42,500 for services and €85,000 for goods. You’ll charge VAT on invoices and file VAT returns. Being VAT registered also allows you to reclaim VAT on purchases. Sometimes, depending on your business, it can be beneficial to register for VAT even if when you’re just starting out your income might fall under these limits. We can give you the right advice here. Visit the Revenue website for more information on VAT thresholds.

It depends on your specific needs, the nature of your work and your long-term goals. We can operate payroll for any employees you take on, but you should consider your employer responsibilities – for example, Employers PRSI, sick leave, insurances etc. You may wish to instead engage talent who are other freelancers or self-employed professionals. They operate as their own business and will simply invoice you for the amount agreed. Talk to us if you’re considering adding to your team and we can advise on the best route!

The Revenue site has more information on what taxes and procedures are required as an employer.

The income tax return deadline in Ireland is 31st October. We can help you submit all self–assessment income tax documents by this date. When you file your tax return late, The Revenue will add late filing penalties. Depending on your tax liability, this could add up to a substantial amount. But don’t worry your Dedicated Account Manager will remind you when it’s time to file, and we look after everything for you.

You should always know what your skill set is worth per hour. To help benchmark yourself against others in your industry you could ask around or check out relevant reports. Ireland’s Project Economy, an annual survey completed by Trinity Business School, includes plenty of information on what rates freelancers and contractors are on in many different sectors.

Also, if you are just starting out you could use our calculators to determine how much you should charge per day.