By Philip Hayden, 20th November 2018 BEPS (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) is a set of mechanisms used by large multinationals to take advantage of various tax breaks and low rates globally. In most cases, profits are either moved to or declared in advantageous locations in order to reduce the overall tax bill of a […]
By Philip Hayden, 16th November 2018 The United Kingdom will formally leave the European Union on the 29th of March 2019 as part of the Brexit process. While there is only a basic text detailing how the country will leave in place, the UK remains the worlds’ sixth largest economy and presents a wide range […]
By Philip Hayden, 13th November 2018 Section 366 of the Companies Act 2014 has made provision for the adjustment or revision of financial statements to be made easier. Under previous acts, alterations of this type were only allowed when accompanied by an application to the High Court. Rectification of Defective Financials This new provision under […]
By Philip Hayden, 5th October 2018 There are several factors to consider when assessing whether it is worthwhile for your start-up to register a trademark. A trademark is a relatively unique brand or statement attached to a product or service. Various content related to the brand identity can be trademarked including brand names, symbols, logos, […]
By Philip Hayden, 27th September 2018 In June of this year, EU Directive 2016/943 has been implemented into Irish law to provide a uniform legal approach to Trade Secrets. Distinct from the regulation of patents, design rights or trademarks, trade secrets have seen very little formal law in place Europe wide. This being a directive […]
By Company Bureau, 26th September 2018 (Updated 6th August 2020) Ireland is ideally positioned as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurial spirit on the western edge of the European Union. With the uncertainty around Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic still looming, one thing that remains constant is an abundance of business funding options available to […]
By Caitlyn Buchanan, 25th September 2018 (Updated 5th January 2023) The Companies Statutory Audits Act 2018 has completed all stages in the Seanad and was signed into law on 25th July 2018. The 2018 Act will amend the Companies Act 2014 and does not include any stand-alone provisions, this means the that 2014 Act will continue […]
By Philip Hayden, 18th September 2018 A resolution is a formal name for a decision made at a meeting of a company. Shareholders (members), being holders of shares, that are entitled to vote on decisions at either the Annual General Meeting or an Extraordinary General Meeting to make choices as to what a company will […]
By Philip Hayden, 23rd August 2018 On the 30th of July this year, the Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Act 2018 was implemented, drafted in response to both results of Tribunal of Inquiry into Certain Planning Matters and Payments, commonly known as the Mahon Tribunal and various recommendations by the Government. The Criminal Justice Act 2018 […]
By Philip Hayden, 10th August 2018 So, you have incorporated your Irish start-up company, what next? Don’t Panic! This blog covers some of the cornerstones of a new Irish start-up company and what needs to be put in place to ensure it remains compliant with the Companies Act 2014. This guide will assist your new venture […]
