# Accountant for Immigrants in Ireland | ARAN Accounting > Moving to Ireland? Get a Revenue-registered accountant who explains your PPS Number, permit, and first tax return in plain English, not just paperwork. URL: https://aran-accounting.ie/en/accountant-for-immigrants-ireland Language: en Published: 2026-08-24 Last updated: 2026-08-24 Author: Rafael Arantes - Registered Tax Agent (TAIN), founder of ARAN Accounting ## Summary New to Ireland and still working out your PPS Number, your tax credits, or what your permit actually allows? We walk you through your first Irish tax return in plain English, and tell you honestly what applies to your situation. ## Frequently asked questions Q: I just arrived in Ireland. What should I do first? A: Get your PPS Number, then set up Revenue MyAccount so you can see your own tax record. If you already have income coming in, tell us your employment status and we will confirm exactly what needs to be registered before your first payslip or invoice. Q: Do I need to speak Portuguese to work with ARAN? A: No. ARAN was founded to serve the Brazilian community, but we work with clients from many countries in English every day. You will always get clear, plain English explanations, whether or not you speak any Portuguese at all. Q: Which nationalities and permits do you work with? A: We work with clients of many nationalities, including Brazilian, Chinese, Mongolian, Malaysian, Chilean, Paraguayan, Costa Rican, Indian, Filipino, and Pakistani, among many others. Whether you can register as self-employed depends on your specific permit, so we check that first, and you can confirm the general rules on citizensinformation.ie. Q: Can I register as self-employed on my current visa or work permit? A: It depends entirely on your specific permit, whether that's a Critical Skills Permit, Stamp 4, EU Treaty Rights, or something else. Some permits allow it, some don't, and conditions can change. Check citizensinformation.ie or ask us before you register, so you don't put your permission to remain at risk. Q: I don't understand my payslip or my tax credits. Can you help? A: Yes. This is one of the most common questions we get from newcomers. Send us a photo of your payslip on WhatsApp and we will explain what each line means and whether your tax credits look right, in plain English. Q: My current accountant doesn't explain anything clearly. Can I switch to ARAN? A: Yes, switching accountants is straightforward. We request the files and access we need from your current accountant, review your position, and take over from the next deadline, explaining every step along the way instead of leaving you guessing. ## Sources - Citizens Information: Self-employment: https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/types-of-employment/self-employment/ - Revenue: myAccount: https://www.revenue.ie/en/online-services/services/myaccount/index.aspx - Revenue: Self-employed: https://www.revenue.ie/en/self-assessment-and-self-employment/index.aspx --- Full ARAN Accounting profile: https://aran-accounting.ie/llms.txt