Starting In Business [Venue / Date]
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Starting In Business[Venue / Date]
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Welcome
Today we will cover• Business planning
• The Irish tax system and your obligations
• VAT & PAYE
• What expenses are allowed?
• Common Pitfalls
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Some questions for you?
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Business planning
Sole trader or Limited company?
Some considerationsCommercial riskUse of company carsVolume of paperworkPrestige
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Business Planning
Business Plans
SMART Objectives?
How are you going to finance the company?
What are your expectations for sales, profitability and investment in assets
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The Irish tax system
Your obligations
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Self Assessment vs. PAYESelf Assessment
Tax paid annually Accounts required You are responsible Class S PRSI No PAYE tax credit Less entitlements when
cease self employment
PAYE Tax deducted weekly or
monthly No accounts required Employer is responsible Class A PRSI (usually) PAYE tax credit €1,650
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Value Added Tax
Registration Limits How does it work? Deadline and returns Rates Cash basis vs. invoice basis Deductible expenses Non deductible expenses Bad debts
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PAYE/PRSI
Registration How does it work? Deadline and returns Rates Paying wages – gross vs. net
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Unemployed
Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA) Keep your social welfare payments for up to 2
years Different qualifying periods depending on how
long you have been unemployed for
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Allowable expenses
“Wholly and exclusively” test Reasonable expenses Pre-trading expenses Normal everyday expenses Capital expenses Personal expenses/drawings Not allowed
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Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong business structure Not preparing a business plan Failing to register for tax(es) on time Failing to make returns on time Poor/no record keeping Not seeking advice
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Penalties for late return and/or payment
Surcharge Restrictions Interest and penalties Publication in defaulters list
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Record keeping
Legal requirement Keep it simple Main records:
• Bank and credit card statements
• Cheque and lodgement books
• Sales and purchases invoices
• Cash expenses
• Legal agreements
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Recommendations Get registered! Know key filing dates File returns on time Get invoices for everything (receipts are no
good for VAT) Pay staff gross Use direct debits to pay Revenue If you unsure, get advice
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TaxAssist Accountants
Our core services:Business accountancyTax returns and adviceBookkeeping servicesPayrollBusiness plans and financial projectionsCompany formation
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TaxAssist Accountants We focus only on the SME sector Friendly and approachable Fixed fees agreed in advance Prompt completion of accounts and returns Tailored service No Jargon Regular and flexible appointments Free business guide
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TaxAssist Accountants We are the leading accountancy network with
over 24 branches across Ireland We specialise in helping Small Businesses
and as a network are servicing over 3,000 clients
We offer clients Fixed Fees – no hidden costs, so you know what you are paying in advance
Our fees include all correspondence and free business advice to clients
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Range of Services Business Accounts and Taxation Self Assessment Tax Returns Bookkeeping and VAT Returns Payroll RCT compliance Company Formations Business Plans Management accounts
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Thank you!
Any Questions?