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Reassessing Hybrid Work: AIB’s Shift and Its Implications
AIB has tightened up and become the strictest of Ireland’s retail banks when it comes to hybrid working arrangements. Staff are now to be in the office three days a week from the start…
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New VAT Rules Affecting Influencers in Ireland
22 July 2025Revenue eBrief No. 140/25The VAT Treatment of Social Media Influencers Revenue has finally published official VAT guidance for social media influencers. This is a long awaited update that brings clarity to an…
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Audit Relief Now in Effect – CRO Confirms Start Date
Update: The Companies Registration Office (CRO) has confirmed that the new audit exemption rules for SMEs commenced on 16 July 2025. Key points: This change offers welcome regulatory relief for small and micro companies…
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RSA’s Driver Tester Reallocation: Impacts on Haulage
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is warning that The RSA have reallocated driver testers from commercial vehicle licences to meet car test demand and this creates several challenges. The IRHA outlined these concerns…
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VAT Registration: When to Register for Your Business
“Should I register for VAT, even if I’m under the threshold?” This is another question I hear a lot. The answer, as always, depends on your business, but here’s a plain-English overview to help…
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Relief for SMEs: Audit Rule Change Takes Effect
After years of discussion and engagement across the business, legal, and regulatory communities, a long-anticipated change to Ireland’s audit exemption regime has finally come into effect. As of today, small and micro companies will…
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Starting a Business? Don’t Rush to Incorporate
I thought I’d start off with the question new business owners ask me all the time… “Should I incorporate or trade as a sole trader?” It depends. I’m sorry… it does. This is one…
Lisa Lokasto 