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Management Reporting Pack: What to Include and How to Build One
What goes into a management reporting pack, how often to produce it, and how an Irish SME can build one that drives decisions, with a layout you can copy.
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Accounting & Tax Insights for Irish Business
Clear, practical information about accounting, tax, compliance and financial management for businesses and professionals across Ireland.
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Understand the financial topics that affect your business
Stratancy Insights brings together practical information covering company setup, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, corporate tax, financial reporting and business finance. Explore the topics below or visit the related service page for more detailed information about how we can help.
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Auto-Enrolment in Ireland: What Employers and Staff Need to Know
Ireland's auto-enrolment pension, MyFutureFund, explained: who is eligible, what it costs, how to opt out and what employers must do on payroll.
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Close Company Surcharge in Ireland: Rates, Rules and How to Avoid It
How the Irish close company surcharge works: the 20% and 15% rates, the €2,000 limit, the 18-month window, worked examples and how directors can manage it.
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Holiday Pay in Ireland: Entitlements, Calculations and Examples
How holiday pay works in Ireland: annual leave, public holiday pay, part-time and variable hours, and what you are owed when you leave a job, with worked examples.
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Postponed Accounting for VAT on Imports in Ireland
How postponed accounting for import VAT works in Ireland: who qualifies, how to fill in the VAT3 and RTD, common errors, and what to do if Revenue excludes you.
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How to Register a Company in Ireland: Steps, Costs and Pitfalls
How to register a company in Ireland: the CRO steps, the €50 fee, director rules, Revenue registration and the deadlines new owners miss, in plain English.
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Accruals and Prepayments: How They Work and How to Post Them
Accruals and prepayments explained with Irish worked examples, journal entries, a month-end routine and the Revenue tax treatment, for SME owners and bookkeepers.
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Business Name Registration in Ireland: Forms, Fees and Timing
How to register a business name in Ireland with the CRO: when you must, which form to use, the €20 fee, realistic timing and what to do about tax afterwards.
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How to Migrate from Sage to Xero: An Irish Business Guide
Moving from Sage to Xero in Ireland: what to prepare, how conversion works, how to check the result, and the Revenue record rules you must keep.
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Deferred Revenue for SaaS Companies in Ireland: A Practical Guide
How Irish SaaS businesses account for deferred revenue: journals, a worked annual-plan example, FRS 102 changes, VAT timing and the mistakes to avoid.
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Payroll Outsourcing in Ireland: Costs, Duties and How to Choose
Thinking of outsourcing payroll in Ireland? See what a provider does, what you still answer for, what it costs and how to choose, with Revenue rules.
Choosing an Accountant
Choosing an Accountant in Ireland: Services, Costs & Comparisons
Compare sole-trader accounting, payroll costs, Xero support and outsourced accounting, with a checklist for evaluating firms and client reviews.
Company Formation
Company Formation in Ireland: Directors, Registered Office & CRO
A practical guide to directors, company secretary, registered office, CRO incorporation and EEA-resident director requirements.
Corporate Compliance
B1 Annual Return in Ireland: Deadlines, Accounts & CRO Filing
Understand the Annual Return Date, 56-day CRO filing period, first B1 and when financial statements are required.
Bookkeeping
Building Better Financial Records
See how structured bookkeeping can improve financial visibility, VAT preparation and everyday business decisions.
Payroll
Managing Payroll for an Irish Business
Explore payroll support for employers managing employees, PAYE processes and recurring payroll responsibilities.
VAT
VAT Registration in Ireland: Thresholds, When to Register & Revenue
Understand the main Irish VAT registration thresholds, when registration becomes compulsory and when voluntary registration may be possible.
VAT
VAT3 Return in Ireland: Filing, Deadlines & What to Include
A practical guide to VAT3 returns, taxable periods, ROS filing deadlines, T1 and T2 figures and the annual RTD.
Corporation Tax
Corporation Tax in Ireland: CT1 Filing Deadline & Company Tax Return
A practical guide to the CT1 return, the nine-month filing rule, ROS deadlines and preliminary Corporation Tax.
Financial Management
Using Management Accounts to Understand Performance
Explore how regular financial reporting can help business owners monitor profitability, cash flow and performance.
Strategic Finance
When a Business Needs Fractional CFO Support
Discover how senior financial support can help with forecasting, budgeting, reporting and strategic planning.
Personal Tax
Form 11 Ireland 2026: Who Must File, Deadline & Preliminary Tax
Understand who must file Form 11, the 2026 pay-and-file deadline, the ROS extension, preliminary tax and the records to prepare.
Starting a Business
Sole Trader vs Limited Company in Ireland: Key Differences
Compare registration, tax administration, annual filings, accounting responsibilities and ongoing compliance before choosing a structure.
Personal Tax
Tax Support for Business Owners & Professionals
Explore personal tax advisory support for directors, sole traders, contractors and other professionals in Ireland.
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