Welcome to the March edition of HTH Accountants’ monthly newsletter! We send this out every month with news for our clients and friends about financial news and events in Ireland. In this issue, we’ve been nominated for a prestigious award, and we’re reviewing some of the basic information on doing business accountancy in Irish - what you need to know about it, rather than actually doing the numbers. For when you need help with that, we’re available on (01) 541 1446.

HTH Accountants Nominated for Advisory Team of the Year at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026

We are delighted to be short listed for ‘Advisory Team of the Year’ at the 2025 Irish Accountancy Awards. The event is a benchmark for excellence in the accounting profession of Ireland and this accolade is a testament to the hard work of our Consultancy team.

Sole Trader or Limited Company — What’s the Right Setup for You?

If you’re starting a new business, or even if you’re already trading, you’ve likely thought at some point whether you should stick with a sole trader arrangement or set up a limited company. Here’s a simple breakdown of how the process works, and the kind of questions we’d usually ask a client before giving advice on it.

Limited Company Year 1 – Tax & Accounting Check List

If you’ve decided on the limited company approach, here’s a clear, practical checklist to help you stay on top of your obligations and avoid common pitfalls. Reading this before you start can help you have a much smoother path into business.

5 Common Tax Mistakes We See Small Business Owners Make

Once you’re under way, there are tax mistakes that many people make, but which you can avoid if you know about them in advance. There are simple ways to stay clear of them, too.

What Can I Actually Write Off as a Business Expense?

There’s a simple rule for this: If it’s wholly and exclusively for the business, there is a good chance you can write it off for tax purposes. But that doesn’t mean everything you buy while running a business is tax deductible. Here’s our simple guide to what you can and can’t claim.

Feel free to forward this newsletter on to colleagues and contacts who might find it useful - this month’s may be very useful for someone starting out with a new company or business venture. They can also subscribe, if they want to get further issues. We’ll talk to you again in April!

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