Things to Know or Watch Out For with Year End Compliance
Year-end is a critical time for every business — not just for closing the books, but for ensuring your legal and tax obligations are met accurately and on time. At JP Egan & Company, we provide full Year End Compliance support to help businesses across Ireland stay on top of their reporting, avoid penalties, and enter the new financial year with confidence.
For many business owners, year-end can feel overwhelming. Between preparing financial statements, filing returns with Revenue and the Companies Registration Office (CRO), and reviewing tax positions, it’s easy to miss key deadlines or overlook small but important details. That’s where our team steps in.
We manage every aspect of the year-end compliance process — from preparing and submitting your annual accounts to handling Corporation Tax, VAT, payroll summaries, and CRO filings. Our goal is to ensure that your records are complete, your obligations are fully met, and there are no surprises along the way.
Our clients range from sole traders and small businesses to limited companies and groups. No matter your size or sector, we provide expert support tailored to your specific needs. We work proactively to ensure compliance, reduce risks, and help you plan better for the year ahead.
Let JP Egan & Company simplify your year-end — so you can start the next chapter on solid ground.
Things to Know or Watch Out For with Year End Compliance
- Your Annual Accounts Must Meet CRO Standards
Companies must prepare and file annual financial statements that comply with Irish company law and accounting standards. Errors or omissions can cause delays or penalties. - Corporation Tax Returns Must Match Your Accounts
Your CT1 tax return should align with your finalised accounts. We ensure all income, deductions, and timing differences are accounted for accurately. - VAT Returns Should Reflect Year-End Reconciliations
Your year-end VAT position must match your books. Errors in VAT filings can lead to Revenue audits or repayment demands. - Payroll Reporting is Now Real-Time
The old P35 has been replaced by real-time reporting. However, year-end payroll checks are still essential to confirm accuracy and issue final employee reports.
- Annual Returns Are Separate from Tax Returns
Your Annual Return with the CRO includes director and shareholder information — it's due even if no trading occurred. Filing late can result in loss of audit exemption. - Timing is Everything
Missing deadlines can lead to late filing penalties and increased scrutiny from Revenue or the CRO. We track all deadlines so you don’t have to. - Year-End is the Best Time for a Financial Review
Closing the year offers a perfect opportunity to review profitability, plan dividends, adjust tax strategies, and set budgets for the year ahead. - Accurate Records = Easier Compliance
Well-kept books throughout the year make year-end compliance faster, cheaper, and less stressful. We can help you implement systems that make this easier.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
It typically includes annual accounts preparation, Corporation Tax filing, VAT and payroll reconciliation, and your company’s Annual Return to the CRO.
Deadlines vary. Corporation Tax returns are due nine months after year-end, Annual Returns have fixed CRO deadlines, and VAT/PAYE deadlines depend on your filing frequency. We manage all dates for you.
Yes — Revenue handles your tax obligations (CT1, VAT, PAYE), while the CRO manages company law filings like your Annual Return and financial statements.
You may face penalties, interest, or loss of audit exemption. In serious cases, companies can be struck off the register. We help ensure deadlines are never missed.
Yes — but only under certain conditions. We can advise on whether it’s possible or beneficial and assist with filing the necessary forms.
We’ll typically need your bank statements, sales and purchase records, payroll data, VAT summaries, and any loan or asset documents. We’ll give you a full checklist.
Yes — we prepare full year-end financial statements, whether for filing with the CRO or internal review. These include profit and loss, balance sheet, and notes.
Absolutely. We can review past accounts and returns to identify any errors, missed reliefs, or compliance risks — and help you fix them going forward.
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