Innovating the agriculture and food sector: 3 key ingredientsIn the wake of the pandemic, business leaders continue to face unprecedented challenges. With the economy so deeply impacted by the global crisis, there has been concern that companies would struggle to survive. Indeed, many have not. Those who have weathered the proverbial storm have learned from the experience. They are rising to meet … Read More
BP Survey | Accountancy & Business Advisory5th April 2022 | Business Plus | Mark ButlerActivity Business generally has been within expectations over the last 12 months and a lot of clients were not impacted as heavily as would have been expected from Covid. We have seen a delayed Brexit bounce from UK business seeking to set up a presence in … Read More
Veterinary Practice Survey 2021-22Experience At HLB Ireland, we have carried out an in-depth piece of research in conducting our fifth consecutive annual report on veterinary practices throughout Ireland. We have over 45 years of experience in servicing the veterinary sector and have a unique understanding of the current challenges and opportunities posed within this sector. The Research Consistent with our … Read More
Business Post: Business expansion advise for owners12th February 2022 | Sunday Business PostBusiness advisory and accountancy firm HLB Ireland is on hand to offer expert help to companies looking to grow writes Lorraine Courtney. For owner-managed businesses growth can be complex and risky, said Tax Partner, HLB Ireland, Bruce Stanley. Worse still, many are not skilled or knowledgeable enough about … Read More
Powering your innovation engineHLB Survey of Business Leaders 2022The innovation imperative The past couple of years have demonstrated how resilient, adaptable, and creative every industry has become in response to the ongoing stressors. 86% of the business leaders we have surveyed this year feel more confident in their ability to innovate than pre-pandemic. This positive mentality is further reflected in … Read More
Is your strategy sustainable?HLB Sustainability Report 2021A three-step framework to develop your sustainability strategy From the obvious physical effects of climate change such as extreme weather conditions and resource scarcity, to regulatory changes and compliance, and increased demand for sustainability from consumers: the climate crisis has a clear and direct impact on business and business costs. Our new sustainability report … Read More
Budget 2022 Summary“The Minister for Finance, Mr. Pascal O’Donohoe T.D. and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr. Michael McGrath T.D. presented the 2022 Budget speech on Tuesday 12th, October at 1pm. As the country tries to bounce back from Covid, there budget has focused on pro-business solutions and looked to help sectors most impacted by the pandemic including health, aviation … Read More
US Exchange Traded Funds30th September, 2021 In September 2021 the Revenue Commissioners published new guidance notes on the tax treatment of US ETFs. The new guidance results in a fundamental change in the tax treatment of income from and gains/losses realised on the disposal of US domiciled ETFs. Heretofore the Revenue Commissioners accepted that, in the case of investments made … Read More
Survey of Ireland’s leading Tax Advisers – Business Plus15th September 2021 | Business Plus Bruce Stanley Tax Consulting Partner HLB Ireland Tax Issues A trend that we have seen develop over the past 18 months has been an increasing focus on business strategy and succession. Owner-managed businesses have had to deal with new ways of working, resulting from the unprecedented … Read More
Business Post: Intellectual property rights can lead to significant tax benefits8th August, 2021 | Sunday Business Post HLB Ireland helps reduce work for SMEs by gathering all the information required in order to make a successful R&D tax claim, writes Lorraine Courtney Ireland offers many advantages to companies looking to develop and nurture their intellectual property, Bruce Stanley, tax consulting … Read More
