By Jimmy Sheehan, Commercial Director, Contracting PLUS. Brexit is creeping up on us slowly and we are so immune to the rhetoric at this stage that very few of us are actually giving any thought to how it is going to affect us. The businesses who export to or through the UK, and those whose…
By Jimmy Sheehan, Commercial Director, Contracting PLUS: We are in a knowledge drought at the moment in the tech sector in general. Many companies have reportedly been looking abroad to seek talent. In fact, in Contracting PLUS we are seeing more contractors from the UK and Eastern European countries taking up contract roles in Ireland….
By Jennifer Doyle: What are Tax Credits In simple terms, Tax Credits reduce the amount of tax you pay. Everyone is entitled to Personal Tax Credits – the annual credit for a standard individual is currently €1,650. If you’re self-employed (in receipt of trading and professional income) or a proprietary director, you may also…
By Geraldine Penney: Most Companies don’t start new projects in the height of Summer. Most people are enjoying a much deserved break. September however is a different story with many new projects being kicked off. Professional Contractors particularly those who have contracts coming to an end should use August wisely. August is the time…
By Jennifer Doyle: If you are considering a Contract role in Ireland, having never worked here before, one of the questions that may be top of your list is how is how much will I take home each month? In order to help you answer this question, we’ve outlined below some key information on…
By Joanne McGrath: The question on whether to purchase a vehicle through your limited company is a question that arises frequently. Our Clients wonder whether it is tax efficient or if it is indeed allowable. The answer is yes to both if you decide to go the Commercial Vehicle or Electric Car route. Commercial…
By Carol Brick: I bet that there may be “many reasons” why you haven’t taken a long hard look at how you are going to fund your retirement? Whatever your age, “pension paralysis” could be more damaging than you realise so you need to take action now! There is always a good reason not…
By Jimmy Sheehan: Winter is Coming! Anyone remotely interested in Game of Thrones will know this line. It has become renowned with the popular HBO series but surprisingly, was only actually said 15 times before winter arrived. Contracting too has seasons. Thankfully, we are in the middle of summer for Contracting (although nature might…
Updated on 18 March 2019 The outbreak of the Corona Virus has forced many people into working from home which might not be their preferred choice. We’ve updated this blog with some useful information regardless of whether you choose to, or have no option but to work from home. One of the benefits, and in…
Many people venturing out into the world of self-employment often default to being a sole trader as it’s perceived to be less hassle and the simplest way to get started. Hunter S Thompson was a renowned journalist who on one occasion Joined Hells Angels so he could spend a year riding with them in order…
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