CPA Ireland The first two years decide whether a business survives, and the financial decisions you make at the start have long tails. Sole trader or company? When to register for VAT? What supports can you tap? Get good advice early and you avoid expensive corrections later.
We sit down with you, understand the plan, and set you up properly: structure, registrations, a forecast you can take to a bank, and a clear view of grants like SURE, the EII scheme, and LEO Kildare supports. The first conversation costs nothing.
TL;DR
We help new businesses start on solid ground: the right structure, realistic forecasts, Revenue registration from day one, and a steer on the grants and supports available in Kildare. The first meeting is free of charge.
What you get
What start-up advisory includes
One fixed fee, quoted before we begin. First meeting free.
- Business plan financial modelling
- Cash-flow forecasting for bank and loan applications
- Choice of structure: sole trader, partnership, or limited company
- Revenue registration from day one
- Guidance on SURE, EII, and LEO Kildare supports
- A free introductory meeting with no obligation
How it works
Three simple steps
Free first meeting
We listen to your plan and give you honest, practical advice on structure and next steps, at no cost.
Set up properly
We register your business correctly with Revenue and the CRO and put your forecast together.
Grow with support
We stay alongside you for your first accounts and returns, and flag the supports you can claim.
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Related services
Company Formation
Your limited company set up through the CRO in days, with share structure and Revenue registration sorted.
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Self-assessment Form 11 and Form 12 filed on ROS for sole traders, landlords, and PAYE workers with extra income.
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Monthly or quarterly management packs, cash-flow forecasts, and KPI dashboards for growing businesses.
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Start-Up Advisory: your questions answered
What does a start-up accountant do?
A start-up accountant helps you choose the right business structure, register with Revenue and the CRO, build a realistic financial forecast, and understand your tax obligations from day one. The aim is to start clean and avoid costly mistakes in the crucial first years.
Is the first meeting really free?
Yes. The introductory meeting is free and carries no obligation. We would rather give you honest advice up front, even if that means telling you a company is not right for you yet, and earn your trust for the long run.
What grants and supports can a Kildare start-up get?
Depending on your business you may access the SURE income tax refund for those leaving employment to start up, the Employment Investment Incentive for investors, and Local Enterprise Office Kildare grants, mentoring, and training. We point you to the ones you qualify for.
Should a new business register for VAT straight away?
Usually only if turnover is heading for the thresholds or you have significant setup VAT to reclaim. Registering too early creates admin you may not need. We assess your specific plan and advise on the right moment to register.
When should I talk to an accountant about my start-up?
Before you trade, ideally. The structure and registration decisions are easiest and cheapest to get right at the very start. A free first meeting before you commit to anything is the smartest hour you will spend on the business.
Let's talk
Need help with start-up advisory?
No obligation, no jargon. Tell us where you are and we will tell you exactly how we can help and what it will cost.