Core Accountants

About Core Accountants

Based on Mary Street in Dublin city centre, this practice was founded by Ian McDonald, a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants with more than seven years in practice. It advises individuals, sole traders and small companies on whether and when to move to a limited company, and then handles the incorporation itself. Its blog and client reviews show a cluster of clients from Brazil, and it publishes guidance for Brazilian entrepreneurs on starting a business and running payroll in Ireland. Other work includes tax planning and returns, representation in Revenue audits and investigations, bookkeeping, year-end accounts, outsourced payroll, company secretarial duties and basic financial planning. Meetings can be held online or in person, and a paid initial consultation is offered. The website does not list team size, languages or fixed fees for formation.

Services

Company formation, including guidance on directors, secretary and CRO name selection; company secretarial support; tax planning and preparation of returns for individuals and businesses; support during Revenue audits; bookkeeping and year-end accounts; outsourced payroll for small and large employers; financial planning advice; and guidance for overseas founders, especially from Brazil, on setting up and operating in Ireland. Initial consultations are available online or in person.

• ✓ Company formation: offered
• ✓ Accounting and bookkeeping: offered
• ✓ Tax compliance: offered
• ✕ VAT: not listed
• ✓ Payroll: offered
• ✕ Audit: not listed
• ✕ Bank account assistance: not listed
• ✕ Residency and visas: not listed
• ✓ Corporate secretarial: offered
• ✕ Virtual office: not listed

Published prices

• Initial consultation EUR 100 plus VAT (deducted from first invoice if the client signs within 30 days)

As published by the firm. Prices change; the firm's quote is what counts.