Accounting and Bookkeeping Services for Irish Companies

Our accounting services in Ireland give Irish limited companies an outsourced accounting and bookkeeping team for the full annual cycle: bookkeeping, VAT returns, annual financial statements, the B1 annual return to the CRO and the Corporation Tax return, filed on time and approved by you before anything is submitted.

What our accounting service includes

Bookkeeping: we record and categorise every sale, purchase, payment and receipt, and reconcile your accounts with the bank every month
Cloud accounting software (Xero or QuickBooks), set up for your company, with full access for you
VAT returns (VAT3), the annual Return of Trading Details and VIES returns where your company trades in the EU
Annual financial statements, in abridged form where your company qualifies, with the audit exemption claim where it applies
The B1 annual return with financial statements, filed with the Companies Registration Office (CRO)
The Corporation Tax return (CT1) with Form 46G, and the financial statements in iXBRL
Directors’ income tax returns (Form 11), if you need them
Payroll for directors and employees, if you need it
Monthly or quarterly management accounts, if you need them
A deadline calendar for your company and reminders before each date
Help with Revenue and CRO queries on the returns we filed

You see every return before it is filed and approve it first.

What you provide

Access to your business bank account statements, or a bank feed into the accounting software
Your sales invoices and purchase receipts, uploaded as they arise
Payroll details if we run payroll for you
Proof of ID and address of the directors, as required by Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules

Deadlines we track for you

VAT3 returns, usually every two months, filed and paid on ROS by the 23rd of the month after the period
The B1 annual return, filed within 56 days of your company’s annual return date
The CT1 and Form 46G, filed nine months after the end of the accounting period, by the 23rd of the ninth month on ROS
Preliminary Corporation Tax, paid before the end of the accounting period

Late filing costs money: Revenue adds surcharges to late tax returns, and a late B1 brings CRO late filing fees and loss of the audit exemption. We plan the year so that does not happen.

How it works

You contact us, we agree the scope and send an invoice and a service contract.
We set up the accounting software and connect your bank.
You upload invoices and receipts; we keep the books and reconcile every month.
Before each deadline we prepare the return and send it to you for approval.
We file with Revenue or the CRO and send you the confirmation.

Outsourced accounting services for small Irish companies

If you want to outsource your accounting, we handle bookkeeping, VAT, CRO and Revenue filings so you do not need an in-house accountant. Cloud accounting software gives you full access to your figures at any time, and we reconcile your accounts each month. This suits start-ups and small businesses as well as companies with non-resident directors who run operations from abroad.

Who this service is for

Irish limited companies that want one provider for bookkeeping, tax returns and CRO filings, including companies with non-resident directors who run their business from abroad and newly formed companies setting up their accounts for the first time.

Not included

Statutory audit. If your company needs an audit, we tell you early and help you prepare.

Frequently asked questions

Can you take over the books from my current accountant?

Yes. We collect the previous returns and the closing balances, and continue from there.

Do I need accounting software?

We set up Xero or QuickBooks for your company, so you can see your figures at any time. If you already use one of them, we work in your existing file.

How long must my company keep its records?

Revenue requires business records to be kept for six years. Your records stay in the accounting software and in your own files.

Can you file if my company did not trade this year?

Yes. A dormant or non-trading company still files its returns. We prepare and file them.

Do you work with companies whose directors live outside Ireland?

Yes. Everything runs online, and we act as your tax agent with Revenue.

Please note: we are required to collect and verify proof of ID and address under Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules. We keep all client data secure and confidential.

Have questions? Contact us for a free consultation.

Disclaimer: The content of this page is for information purposes only and is subject to change. It does not constitute professional advice. No liability is accepted by Chern & Co for any actions taken or not taken in reliance on the information set out on this page. Professional, legal or tax advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from any action.

Why Choose Chern & Co?

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Leading Authorised Agent

Certified CRO agent with deep expertise in Irish company law and non‑resident formations.

Transparent Terms

Clear online terms & conditions, fixed prices, and no hidden fees across all services.

Dedicated Support

Guided registration for EU and non‑EU residents with responsive, expert assistance.

Regulatory Disclosure

Chern & Co Ltd is a Trust and Company Service Provider (TCSP) in Ireland, authorised and supervised by the Department of Justice.

Our official registration reference is TCSP APP/1211/2018, and we are listed in the public TCSP register maintained by the Irish Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Unit.

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