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Starting a Business

The first year sets the pattern. A little advice at the start saves a lot of tidying up later, and helps you avoid the common early mistakes.

Who this is for

  • People about to start trading or working for themselves
  • People who recently started and want to check they’ve set things up correctly
  • People deciding between trading personally or through a company

What we do

  • Explain what you need to register for with Revenue
  • Talk through sole trader versus company in plain terms
  • Set you up with simple record-keeping that works
  • Explain what to expect in your first year, including preliminary tax

What to have ready

  • What you plan to do, and roughly when you’re starting
  • Whether you’ll have other income alongside the business

You don’t need all of this to make an enquiry. Your first message doesn’t ask for a PPS number or financial detail.

Common questions

Should I set up a company?

It depends on your circumstances and plans. It’s a good question for a short tax consultation.

I’ve already started. Is it too late to get advice?

No. The sooner you get your records and registrations right, the easier it is.