Working with the market leader in accountancy solutions for contractors in Ireland ensures you get the best outcome from your new contract role. Our dedicated tax experts guarantee a fast, compliant setup, ensuring you maximise your retention rate and secure every eligible expense. Start your contract knowing you’re fully secure.
Moving to Ireland for a contract role is exciting and while the weather might keep you guessing, everything else can be simple with the right support. Here’s what you’ll need to get started, and how Contracting PLUS can help make the whole process easier.
Before you begin contracting, you must have permission to work in Ireland. If you’re an Irish citizen or hold an EU passport, you’re already covered. If not, you’ll need a visa or work permit through the Irish Department of Justice & Equality.
Your PPS Number is your unique social insurance number and you’ll need it to work in Ireland. You apply for it through an Intreo Office (in person, or by correspondence in some circumstances). To arrange it, contact your local Intreo centre or branch office.
You’ll need an Irish bank account so you can get paid. As a Contracting PLUS client, we support you by recommending the best bank for opening your personal account to help make the process quick, straightforward, and stress-free.
You’ll receive a detailed follow-up email outlining your expected take-home pay and the recommended structure for your situation.
Complete a simple 2-minute registration form, and we’ll have you fully set up and ready to start your new contract role!
Not a lot of people know this, but if you’re relocating within Ireland then there are a number of expenses you can claim which will boost your retention rate over the first few months of your new contract. The more popular ones are the cost of your travel to your new location, the cost of your hotels, B&B’s initially, and then the cost of your rent for a period of time.
If relocation is required to take up a role, considerable expenses applicable to your move can be claimed. You’ll benefit from immediate tax relief as we offset these against your pay.
Moving to Ireland for a contract role? Here’s what you need to know about claiming relocation expenses as a contractor – what’s allowed, what’s not, and how to maximise your tax relief. For more details on what relocation expenses you may be eligible to claim view our page Relocating for Professional Contractors. Remember, when you choose Contracting PLUS, our expert account managers will support you with personalised advice to ensure you get the right tax relief on the right expenses for you!
Contracting PLUS is Ireland’s market leader in accountancy solutions for Professional Contractors for over 20 years. Partnering with us ensures you maximise your contractor take home pay and get the right support no matter where in Ireland you’re based.
Your Dedicated Account Manager will provide premium service, help you maximise your retention rates, and give you access to simple, contractor-focused technology.
We offer Ireland’s most comprehensive range of contractor solutions, along with expert advice on personal and company taxes, pensions, wealth-building strategies, and proactive guidance to keep more money in your pocket. If you’re planning to buy a home, we can also connect you with mortgage providers experienced in working with contractors.
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Higher earnings is one of the main benefits you will get when you work as a professional contractor. In this quick video, we break down how to calculate your daily rate, estimate your real earnings, and understand what you’ll actually take home after tax.
Whether you’re new to contracting or contracting long-term, discover your potential income as a contractor with our user-friendly tax calculators. Our Daily Rate calculator can help you establish your potential earnings and our Take-Home Pay calculator can compare your current PAYE earnings to your potential take-home pay as a Professional Contractor!
A contractor, is an individual who works on a temporary basis for a specific project or period. If you’re considering contracting, take a look at this article “Is Contracting For You?”.
You can become an independent contractor in Ireland through working with companies on a contract-basis. It can involve setting up your own company to work through, such as an umbrella company or a personal limited company. Navigating this process is easy with our expert accountancy and tax team at your disposal. If you’re considering taking a contract role booking a call with us can provide step-by-step guidance tailored to your situation.
Contract work offers more flexibility, diverse work experiences, and higher earnings. If you’re exploring the benefits of contracting in Ireland, take a look at Ireland’s Project Economy. Our latest edition highlights the contracting community and some of the benefit’s contracting holds.
When you are relocating for a Contract role, there are specific expense costs which can be claimed. We’ve explained some of these expenses such as travel costs, subsistence allowance, and rent allowance here: Expenses you can claim when relocating.
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