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When Shareholders Fall Out: Legal and Financial Risks for SMEs News

When Shareholders Fall Out: Legal and Financial Risks for SMEs

Shareholder disputes rarely begin with major disagreements. More often, they develop gradually through misalignment, unclear…

April 1, 2026

The Tax Implications of Selling Shares in an Irish Company News

The Tax Implications of Selling Shares in an Irish Company

For many Irish business owners, selling shares in their company is the moment where years…

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The Tax Implications of Selling Shares in an Irish Company News

The Tax Implications of Selling Shares in an Irish Company

For many Irish business owners, selling shares in their company is the moment where years…

March 31, 2026

Selling to a Third Party vs Management Buyout: Key Considerations News

Selling to a Third Party vs Management Buyout: Key Considerations

When planning an exit, Irish business owners are often faced with a fundamental decision: sell…

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Selling to a Third Party vs Management Buyout: Key Considerations News

Selling to a Third Party vs Management Buyout: Key Considerations

For many Irish business owners, the decision to sell is not the hardest part. The…

March 30, 2026

Resolving Shareholder Deadlock: Practical Options for SME Directors News

Resolving Shareholder Deadlock: Practical Options for SME Directors

Shareholder deadlock is a common risk in Irish SMEs, particularly where ownership is evenly split…

splashMarch 27, 2026

Resolving Shareholder Deadlock: Practical Options for SME Directors News

Resolving Shareholder Deadlock: Practical Options for SME Directors

Shareholder deadlock is a common risk in Irish SMEs, particularly where ownership is evenly split…

March 27, 2026

Business Valuation Before Exit: What Drives Price in the Irish Market News

Business Valuation Before Exit: What Drives Price in the Irish Market

For Irish business owners planning an exit, valuation is often the most important and most…

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Business Valuation Before Exit: What Drives Price in the Irish Market News

Business Valuation Before Exit: What Drives Price in the Irish Market

For Irish business owners planning an exit, valuation is often the most important and most…

March 26, 2026

Avoiding Shareholder Disputes: Governance Steps Every SME Should Take News

Avoiding Shareholder Disputes: Governance Steps Every SME Should Take

Shareholder disputes can be one of the most damaging challenges an SME faces. In many…

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Avoiding Shareholder Disputes: Governance Steps Every SME Should Take News

Avoiding Shareholder Disputes: Governance Steps Every SME Should Take

Shareholder disputes can be one of the most damaging challenges an SME faces. In many…

March 25, 2026

Planning Your Exit in 2026: Where Irish Business Owners Should Begin News

Planning Your Exit in 2026: Where Irish Business Owners Should Begin

For many Irish business owners, exiting a company represents one of the most important financial…

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Planning Your Exit in 2026: Where Irish Business Owners Should Begin News

Planning Your Exit in 2026: Where Irish Business Owners Should Begin

For many Irish business owners, exiting a company represents one of the most important financial…

March 24, 2026

Preparing for Share Transfers: Tax and Legal Considerations for Shareholders News

Preparing for Share Transfers: Tax and Legal Considerations for Shareholders

Transferring shares in a company is a significant step for any business owner. Whether the…

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Preparing for Share Transfers: Tax and Legal Considerations for Shareholders News

Preparing for Share Transfers: Tax and Legal Considerations for Shareholders

Transferring shares in a company is a significant step for any business owner. Whether the…

March 23, 2026

Company Secretarial Compliance: Key Filing Deadlines Directors Cannot Miss News

Company Secretarial Compliance: Key Filing Deadlines Directors Cannot Miss

For Irish company directors, staying on top of company secretarial obligations is not optional. Compliance…

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Company Secretarial Compliance: Key Filing Deadlines Directors Cannot Miss News

Company Secretarial Compliance: Key Filing Deadlines Directors Cannot Miss

For Irish company directors, staying on top of company secretarial obligations is not optional. Compliance…

March 20, 2026

Dividend Planning in 2026: What Irish Company Owners Should Consider News

Dividend Planning in 2026: What Irish Company Owners Should Consider

For many Irish company owners, dividends remain a key method of extracting profits from their…

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Dividend Planning in 2026: What Irish Company Owners Should Consider News

Dividend Planning in 2026: What Irish Company Owners Should Consider

For many Irish company owners, dividends remain a key method of extracting profits from their…

March 19, 2026

Personal Guarantees and Directors: Understanding the Financial Exposure News

Personal Guarantees and Directors: Understanding the Financial Exposure

For many Irish SME directors, securing finance is a necessary step in growing a business.…

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Personal Guarantees and Directors: Understanding the Financial Exposure News

Personal Guarantees and Directors: Understanding the Financial Exposure

For many Irish SME directors, securing finance is a necessary step in growing a business.…

March 18, 2026

Protecting Minority Shareholders: Governance Best Practice for SMEs News

Protecting Minority Shareholders: Governance Best Practice for SMEs

In many Irish SMEs, ownership is shared between a small number of founders, investors or…

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Protecting Minority Shareholders: Governance Best Practice for SMEs News

Protecting Minority Shareholders: Governance Best Practice for SMEs

In many Irish SMEs, ownership is shared between a small number of founders, investors or…

March 16, 2026

The Risks of Director’s Loans: What Revenue and the CRO Expect News

The Risks of Director’s Loans: What Revenue and the CRO Expect

Director’s loans are a common feature of many Irish SMEs. In smaller companies, the line…

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The Risks of Director’s Loans: What Revenue and the CRO Expect News

The Risks of Director’s Loans: What Revenue and the CRO Expect

Director’s loans are a common feature of many Irish SMEs. In smaller companies, the line…

March 13, 2026

Extracting Profits Tax Efficiently: Salary, Dividends or Pension Contributions? News

Extracting Profits Tax Efficiently: Salary, Dividends or Pension Contributions?

For many business owners, generating profit is only part of the financial equation. The next…

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Extracting Profits Tax Efficiently: Salary, Dividends or Pension Contributions? News

Extracting Profits Tax Efficiently: Salary, Dividends or Pension Contributions?

For many business owners, generating profit is only part of the financial equation. The next…

March 12, 2026

Shareholder Agreements Explained: Why Every SME Should Review Theirs News

Shareholder Agreements Explained: Why Every SME Should Review Theirs

Many Irish SMEs begin as partnerships between friends, family members or business colleagues who share…

splashMarch 11, 2026

Shareholder Agreements Explained: Why Every SME Should Review Theirs News

Shareholder Agreements Explained: Why Every SME Should Review Theirs

Many Irish SMEs begin as partnerships between friends, family members or business colleagues who share…

March 11, 2026

Directors’ Duties in 2026: Staying Compliant Under Irish Company Law News

Directors’ Duties in 2026: Staying Compliant Under Irish Company Law

Serving as a company director in Ireland carries significant responsibility. While many SME owners focus…

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