Resolving Shareholder Deadlock: Practical Options for SME Directors
Shareholder deadlock is a common risk in Irish SMEs, particularly where ownership is evenly split or decision making requires unanimous agreement. What often begins as a difference of opinion...
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 misunderstood element of the process. Many assume that a profitable business will automatically achieve...
Avoiding Shareholder Disputes: Governance Steps Every SME Should Take
Shareholder disputes can be one of the most damaging challenges an SME faces. In many Irish businesses, ownership is concentrated among a small group of founders, family members or...
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 events of their career. Whether the intention is to retire, sell to a third...
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 transfer is part of succession planning, bringing in new investors or restructuring ownership, it...
Company Secretarial Compliance: Key Filing Deadlines Directors Cannot Miss
For Irish company directors, staying on top of company secretarial obligations is not optional. Compliance with filing deadlines is a core responsibility, and failure to meet these requirements can...
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 business. While dividends can offer flexibility, effective planning is essential to ensure they are...
Personal Guarantees and Directors: Understanding the Financial Exposure
For many Irish SME directors, securing finance is a necessary step in growing a business. Whether funding expansion, purchasing equipment or managing cash flow, lenders often require more than...
Protecting Minority Shareholders: Governance Best Practice for SMEs
In many Irish SMEs, ownership is shared between a small number of founders, investors or family members. While majority shareholders often control strategic decisions, minority shareholders still hold important...
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 between personal and business finances can sometimes become blurred, particularly where directors inject funds...
