By Shannon Power, 13th January 2023 On the 20th of July 2022, the Sick Leave Act 2022 was signed into law by President Michael D Higgins. The Act states that from the 1st of January 2023, employee’s have the right to three days’ sick pay per calendar year. This move by the government is in […]
By Emma Byrne, 17th November 2022 The Digital Tools Directive is a new regulation on the use of digital tools and processes within company law. With the workplace always changing and the continuous rise in consumer expectations, it has become vital for companies to equip themselves with the most innovative and sufficient digital tools. There is […]
By Rachel Sweeney, 19th October 2022 A Sports Club can play a vital role within any community. Not only do these facilities improve economic value, but they also benefit the health & well-being of those within the community. A sports club is a highly beneficial addition to society as it provides community residents with a […]
By Antonia Nikolic, 11th October 2022 Increasing Authorised Share Capital Authorised share capital is the maximum amount of shares that a company is authorised to issue to its shareholders. This amount does not have to be paid for, nor is there any liability for this amount. The authorised share capital is stated in the constitution […]
By Ashley Coakley, 28th September 2022 This article will discuss Companies Limited by Guarantee and focus on registering a not-for-profit organisation (NFPO) rather than charitable CLGs. NFPOs can apply for Charitable Status when they have a suitable charitable purpose and meet the other requirements set out by the Charities Regulator. What is a CLG and […]
By Tuulikki Hohenthal, 16th September 2022 When it comes to setting up a new company, there are many things that need to be considered before you put anything in motion. A major decision is determining which company type is best suited to you and your proposed business. This blog has been curated to assist you […]
By Annette McCarthy, 6th September 2022 Tourism is one of the largest, thriving industries in Ireland and can be financially advantageous for both local and foreign investors. The process to set up a travel agency in Ireland is relatively straightforward with the assistance of a licensed formation agent such as Company Bureau. The Irish Government […]
By Company Bureau Formations, 31st August 2022 Company Bureau would like to remind companies to take action ahead of their 30th September Annual Return filing deadline, in order to avoid costly penalties and a possible two-year audit. With pandemic extensions for Annual Returns coming to an end, this is predicted to be the busiest September […]
By Shannon Power, 5th August 2022 In Ireland, the Directors’ Duties within the Companies Act 2014 will be amended following the EU (Preventive Restructuring) Regulations 2022 which commenced on the 17th of July 2022. The new regulations set out minimum rules for Member States to create preventative restructuring frameworks within their national laws. The resulting […]
By Shannon Power, 3rd August 2022 In April, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, published the general scheme of the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2022. The Bill is set to provide several amendments to the existing Charities Act 2009, to improve and strengthen the ability of the Charities Regulator (CRA) to conduct its […]
