Tax can be complex. 

Ireland has a headline corporate 12.5% tax rate which is the cornerstone of our system.  The complexity mainly comes from the various other rates in play – for example, the top rate for individuals is 55% and the capital gains tax rate is 33%.  There are also targeted incentives such as a 10% rate for entrepreneurs or a rate of just over 6% for certain innovators. In addition, reams of anti avoidance law have built up from the era of domestic schemes and convoluted structures which add more hurdles and landmines to the mix.  

When clients are in this territory, especially with significant value at play, we figure out what is needed and give them the solutions and assurance they need on tax. 

This can comprise:

• Business structures

• Property acquisitions and sales

• Buying & selling businesses or companies

• Rewarding staff

• Tax allowances such as the R&D credit, the IP Regime and the Knowledge Development Box

• Acquisition and sale of foreign assets

• Family succession and inheritances (including farms)

• Accessing cash

• Start-ups & those expanding

• Foreign direct investment into Ireland

• Individuals moving to/from Ireland

• Managing wealth