YOUR SMALL BUSINESS FIELD GUIDE

A little guidance.
A lot less guesswork.

You don’t need to learn everything today. Start with where you are, understand the next step, and keep the evidence as you go.

Ireland · Private companies limited by shares (LTD)
General preparation guide. Not a complete compliance checklist.

WHERE ARE YOU TODAY?

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A PRACTICAL PLACE TO BEGIN

PREPARATION, NOT SUBMISSION

Your evidence comes first.

Tick what you have gathered. Ticks last only until you reload this page and do not confirm legal compliance.

Company formation and ownership recordsIncorporation documents, share records and beneficial-ownership correspondence. Bank statements and payment recordsKeep the full statements, not only a balance or a screenshot. Sales invoices and supporting receiptsKeep original documents and explanations for unusual transactions. Costs paid personally and founder fundingIdentify what was a loan, an expense reimbursement or share capital. Registration letters and filing correspondenceCheck the authority, reference, period and any deadline stated. A list of questions you cannot yet answerMissing evidence, overseas activity, staff payments or unclear tax treatment.

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CONFIDENCE WITHOUT FALSE CERTAINTY

Do more yourself.
Know when to ask.

The aim is to make everyday records understandable—not to pretend that every company has simple tax affairs.

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Will checking the boxes file anything?

No. This guide sends nothing to Revenue, CRO or RBO. The boxes are a temporary preparation aid and the print button uses your browser’s print dialog.

When should I pause and ask for help?

If the right treatment is unclear, get clarification before submitting. Overseas activity, payroll, share changes, unusual funding, missing records and missed deadlines are reasons to check the relevant authority’s guidance and consider qualified help. This list is not exhaustive.

Can I upload my records here?

Not in this version. There is no private document store or connected bank account. Do not send passwords, PPSNs, bank credentials or sensitive financial documents through a general enquiry.

What will the €25 annual price cover?

It is a target for future self-service software and guidance, not an active subscription or a promise of unlimited professional advice. Final scope, usage limits, tax-inclusive total where applicable and exclusions will be shown before purchase.

LEARN. ORGANISE. PREPARE.

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A little guidance.A lot less guesswork.

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Your evidence comes first.

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Your next chapter startswith a clearer first step.

A little guidance.
A lot less guesswork.

Do more yourself.
Know when to ask.

Your next chapter starts
with a clearer first step.