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Business start-up & company formation support

Structure, registration and financial foundations for a compliant and scalable start.

New ventures

Establish the business on sound foundations

We advise on sole trader versus limited company structures, support registrations, and implement bookkeeping suited to the early stage of the venture.

Check proposed names on the CRO register with our free company name checker, then speak with us about formation and first-year compliance.

Company name checker

Why clients engage FPR

Professional standards, clear communication and practical delivery.

01

Informed structure

Entity choice aligned to risk, tax and growth plans.

02

Correct registrations

CRO and Revenue set-up guided carefully.

03

Scalable systems

Bookkeeping designed for early-stage efficiency.

Scope of service

Core elements typically included in a business start-ups engagement.

Structure advice

Sole trader vs company assessment.

Name checks

CRO register search support.

Formation support

Assistance with incorporation.

Tax registrations

Income tax, CT, VAT, employer as needed.

Bookkeeping set-up

Systems from the first transactions.

Compliance calendar

First-year filing roadmap.

Director briefing

Key duties explained clearly.

Ongoing support

Accounts, tax and secretarial as you grow.

Chartered Accountants Ireland

A regulated professional practice

FPR is led by Fionnán Ryan, Chartered Accountant, with extensive experience in practice and senior industry finance roles.

Clients across Ireland receive direct access, clear advice and a free initial consultation to assess fit.

Who we assist

Engagements tailored to the stage and structure of your business.

First-time founders

Clear guidance through initial decisions.

Professionals starting out

Consultants, trades and service businesses.

New limited companies

Compliance established from incorporation.

Side ventures scaling up

Formalisation when activity becomes material.

How we work

A clear process from initial discussion to ongoing delivery.

1

Advise on structure

Options compared against your objectives.

2

Register & configure

Formation and tax registrations progressed.

3

Embed good practice

Bookkeeping and compliance routines established.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions regarding our business start-ups service.

Not always. We assess liability, income expectations and administrative burden before recommending incorporation.
Use our free CRO company name checker. Final acceptance is confirmed during incorporation.
Typical next steps include Revenue registrations, bank set-up and establishing bookkeeping processes.
Yes. Most start-up clients continue with bookkeeping, accounts, tax and company secretarial services.
Yes. We support new ventures across Ireland from our Dublin 5 practice.

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Talk to FPR Chartered Accountants

Arrange a free initial consultation. We typically respond within one working day.

  • Chartered Accountant in Ireland
  • Direct access to your adviser
  • Dublin based · clients nationwide
Speak with the practice
(01) 443 4363

Monday to Friday · 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
info@fpryan.ie