# Aran Accounting — Irish Tax & Accounting | Limerick, Ireland

> Bilingual (English / Brazilian Portuguese) Irish accounting practice based in Limerick. Registered Tax Agent with Revenue Ireland (TAIN active). Specialises in company formation, self-employment registration, income tax, corporation tax, VAT, payroll, RCT, and bookkeeping — for sole traders, limited companies, tech contractors, construction professionals, beauty and aesthetics businesses, PAYE employees, and small business owners across Ireland.

## Key facts

- Registered Tax Agent — active TAIN (Tax Agent Identification Number), authorised to act on behalf of clients with Revenue Ireland and file via ROS (Revenue Online Service)
- CRO Business Name Registration No. 782024 (Aran Accounting Solutions)
- Based in Limerick, Ireland; serves clients nationwide (fully remote service available)
- Bilingual service: English and Brazilian Portuguese
- WhatsApp-first communication, extended hours including evenings and weekends
- GDPR-compliant; EU-only data hosting
- Engagement Letters in place with every client

## Services

- Company formation (LTD) — CRO incorporation, Constitution, RBO, post-incorporation Revenue registrations
- Sole trader registration — TR1, PRSI Class S, preliminary tax planning
- Income Tax (Form 11) — self-assessed returns for sole traders, directors, landlords, PAYE workers with extra income
- Corporation Tax (CT1) — annual return, trading profits, capital allowances, preliminary tax
- VAT (VAT3, RTD, OSS) — registration, bi-monthly filings, reverse charge (construction), cross-border
- PAYE Modernisation — payroll, payslips, ERR submissions, director salary
- Bookkeeping — bank reconciliation, expense classification, cloud accounting (Xero, Sage, DEXT)
- RCT (Relevant Contracts Tax) — subcontractor and principal registration, deduction rate management, reconciliation
- Tax back / refund claims — Statement of Liability, up to four prior years
- Annual Return (B1) — CRO filing, financial statements
- Beneficial Ownership (RBO) — registration and maintenance
- Switching accountant — clean handover, checklist, continuity

## Sector specialisations

### Technology & IT contractors
Aran works with software developers, data engineers, product managers, UX designers, and other tech professionals in Ireland — whether employed, contracting, or running a limited company. Common scenarios: sole trader vs limited company decision, invoicing US or EU clients in USD or GBP, VAT on cross-border B2B services (zero-rated for non-EU clients), director payroll, corporation tax, Form 11 for directors, preliminary tax planning.

### Construction (RCT — Relevant Contracts Tax)
Aran specialises in the Relevant Contracts Tax regime that applies to the Irish construction sector. Services cover: subcontractor registration with Revenue, deduction rate management (0%, 20%, 35%), contract notification reconciliation, annual RCT reconciliation, VAT reverse charge on construction services, sole trader and limited company setup for tradespeople, allowable expense classification (tools, PPE, fuel, subsistence, mileage).

### Beauty, aesthetics & personal services
Aran supports self-employed hairdressers, nail technicians, lash technicians, aesthetic practitioners, massage therapists, personal trainers, and beauty salon owners across Ireland. Common scenarios: sole trader registration for self-employed beauty professionals, rented chair / studio arrangements and their VAT implications, income tax on self-employment, bookkeeping for cash-heavy businesses, moving from PAYE employment to self-employment.

### Healthcare & social care
Multiple PAYE employments, Flat Rate Expenses, agency vs direct employment, PRSI Class A across jobs.

### E-commerce & online sellers
Etsy, Shopify, Amazon, social commerce — VAT on cross-border sales, OSS scheme, platform income treatment.

## Common questions Aran answers

- How do I open a limited company in Ireland?
- What is the difference between a sole trader and a limited company in Ireland?
- How do I register as self-employed in Ireland?
- How do I get a tax refund in Ireland?
- How do I file my tax return in Ireland (Form 11)?
- Do I need to register for VAT in Ireland?
- What is RCT and how does it work for construction workers in Ireland?
- How does a tech contractor invoice a US company from Ireland?
- Can I set up a limited company on a Critical Skills Permit or Stamp 4?
- How does payroll work in Ireland (PAYE Modernisation)?
- What taxes does a self-employed person pay in Ireland?
- How do I claim the Rent Tax Credit in Ireland?
- How do I switch accountants in Ireland?
- What is preliminary tax and when do I pay it?
- How do I register my business with the CRO in Ireland?
- What allowable expenses can a construction worker claim in Ireland?
- How do I set up payroll for my first employee in Ireland?
- What is the annual return (B1) and when is it due?
- How do beauty and aesthetics professionals pay tax in Ireland?
- How do I pay myself as a director of an Irish limited company?

## Website

- Home: https://aran-accounting.ie/en
- Services: https://aran-accounting.ie/en/services
- How it works: https://aran-accounting.ie/en/how-it-works
- Tax calculators: https://aran-accounting.ie/en/tax-calculators
- Blog: https://aran-accounting.ie/en/blog
- Contact: https://aran-accounting.ie/en/contact
- LLM profile: https://aran-accounting.ie/en/llms

## Contact

- Email: contact@aran-accounting.ie
- WhatsApp: https://wa.me/15557482593
- Book a call: https://calendly.com/contact-aran-accounting/30min

## Full description

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