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As a consultant, your finances should be simple — but the questions aren’t: sole trader or limited company, when to register for VAT, what you can claim, and how to pay yourself efficiently. KPG Accounting Services Limited helps Irish consultants and contractors get the structure right and stay on top of tax.
Understanding the sector
Consultants and contractors often start as sole traders and later consider a company — a decision that depends on income, risk, clients and plans, not a rule of thumb. Alongside that sit VAT registration, allowable expenses, travel and subsistence, preliminary tax, invoicing and getting paid, and (for companies) director remuneration and pensions. Good structure and steady compliance make all the difference.
Common challenges
Sole trader vs limited company
Choosing the right structure for your income, risk and plans.
Tax payments & preliminary tax
Staying ahead of income tax, preliminary tax and (if incorporated) corporation tax.
Expenses & what you can claim
Getting travel, subsistence and business expenses right.
Paying yourself
Director remuneration, pensions and drawings for company consultants.
Every one of these problems disappears the moment bookkeeping is handled properly, in the cloud, by a team that does it every day. That’s what we offer.
How KPG Accounting Services Limited Can Help
Structure advice
Sole trader vs company, reviewed on your facts.
Income tax & Form 11
Self-assessment prepared and filed.
VAT registration & returns
If and when you need it.
Bookkeeping & Xero
Simple, low-effort records and invoicing.
Company accounts & corporation tax
For incorporated consultants.
Remuneration & pension planning
Paying yourself efficiently.
Who we work with
Independent and management consultants, IT, marketing and HR consultants, project and interim professionals, sole traders, personal-service companies and small consultancy firms.
Practical benefits
- The right structure for your circumstances, not a default.
- No surprises at tax time, with preliminary tax planned.
- Confidence that expenses are claimed correctly.
- Efficient, compliant ways to pay yourself.
- Simple, low-effort bookkeeping and invoicing.
- A clear view of what you can take from the business.
Why Choose KPG Accounting Services Ltd
We understand consultants
Structure, tax and expenses are everyday questions for us.
Fixed Fees, No Surprises
Straightforward and responsive, with fixed, predictable fees.
Joined up
Personal and company tax considered together.
Digitally enabled
Invoice and share documents in minutes.
Honest advice
We won’t push incorporation unless it’s right for you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Should I be a sole trader or a limited company?
It depends — on your income level, risk, clients, and plans — not a fixed rule, and incorporation isn’t automatically better. A company can offer tax planning and limited liability but adds cost and compliance. We’ll look at your specific situation and recommend what actually suits you. See our Business Advisory and Company Formation pages.
When do I need to register for VAT?
Broadly, once your turnover exceeds (or is likely to exceed) the VAT threshold for services in a 12-month period, though you can register voluntarily. Whether that’s right for you depends on your clients and costs. We’ll assess it and handle registration if needed. See our Tax Services page.
What expenses can I claim as a consultant?
Genuine business expenses — such as certain travel and subsistence, equipment, professional subscriptions and insurance — can usually be claimed, but the rules have conditions and personal costs don’t qualify. We’ll make sure you claim what you’re entitled to and nothing you’re not. See our Tax Services page.
How should I pay myself if I incorporate?
Through a mix of salary, pension and drawings that suits your needs and is tax-efficient — the right balance depends on your circumstances. We’ll plan it with you and keep it compliant. See our Business Advisory page or get in touch.
Get the structure right, stay ahead of tax.
KPG Accounting Services Limited helps Irish consultants and contractors choose the right structure and keep tax simple.