The business owner’s guide to legal, tax and accounting

Learn what investor side letters are, the terms they typically cover, risks for founders and how Irish startups can negotiate them without complications in future rounds.

Irish employers managing variable hours must follow the 2018 Act ban on zero hour contracts. This guide covers banded hours, minimum payments, if-and-when rules, and WRC compliance steps.

Understand how Irish law treats directors as office-holders vs employees, and why founders need a written service agreement covering duties, pay, covenants, and termination.

Every Irish employer must issue a written statement of terms within 5 days. Learn the legal requirements, penalties from the WRC, and how to stay compliant under 2026 rules.

Understand equity crowdfunding in Ireland under the EU Crowdfunding Regulation. Covers platform authorisation, KIIS requirements, investor protections, and how Irish startups can run compliant campaigns.

Learn how small Irish employers should respond to a WRC claim within tight deadlines. Practical steps to prepare for adjudication, reduce risks, and avoid awards in employment disputes.

Learn what every 2026 employee handbook Ireland employers need to include for WRC compliance, statutory leave, grievance procedures and data protection to protect your business.

Signing a seed or Series A term sheet in Ireland? Understand pro rata rights, the carve-outs to negotiate & how they shape your next fundraise.

Avoid WRC claims, back taxes & personal liability. The complete 2026 checklist for legally hiring your first employee in Ireland — every step explained.