Accountants for limited companies, from €79 a month
Bookkeeping, payroll, year-end accounts, company tax and your own director’s return, looked after by one named accountant for a fixed monthly fee.
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A year with us
What your accountant handles, and roughly when. You get a message whenever we need something from you.
- 1
Every month
Books kept
Bank feeds reconciled and anything unclear sent to you as one short list.
- 2
Every pay day
Payroll run
Payslips issued and the payroll filing made for you and any staff.
- 3
After year-end
Accounts and company tax
Year-end accounts, the company tax return and the registry filing, from the same records.
- 4
Once a year
Your own return
Your director’s personal return, prepared with the company figures to hand.
€17,200
Plans and prices
Choose where your business is registered. Every plan has a fixed monthly fee and published limits.
Dormant & Pre-trade
€79 / month
For newly formed, pre-trading or dormant companies.
- Dormant or small-company accounts
- Corporation Tax return (CT1) and CRO Annual Return (B1)
- RBO and CRO compliance
Starter
€179 / month
For new and small trading companies.
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Payroll & PAYE for up to 2 employees
- Corporation Tax return (CT1), CRO Annual Return (B1) and VAT returns
- Most chosen
Growth
€279 / month
For growing companies with staff and steady sales.
- Everything in Starter
- Payroll for up to 6 employees
- Quarterly management reports
Scale
€449 / month
For established SMEs and more complex structures.
- Everything in Growth
- Payroll for up to 15 staff
- Monthly management reports
Prices exclude VAT where it applies.
Full plan details for IrelandWhat happens next
Today
Tell us about the business
A few lines on WhatsApp or the enquiry form is enough.
Within 24 hours
Get a fixed price
Your plan and fee in writing, before anything starts.
From then on
We take it from here
We collect your records from any previous accountant, free of charge.
Services you’ll use
- Company accountsStatutory accounts built from reconciled books and filed alongside your company tax return.
- Tax and complianceCompany, VAT and personal returns prepared from reconciled figures, with reliefs reviewed before filing.
- PayrollRegular payroll runs and employer reporting, reviewed before payday and posted to your books.
- BookkeepingMonthly coding and reconciliations, so your books are current whenever you need them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Written and maintained by the Shiel Accountants team. Last updated .
How much does an accountant for limited companies cost?
Our monthly plans start from €79 in Ireland, £49 in the UK, £69 in Gibraltar, with a fixed fee agreed in writing before any work begins. Switching from your current accountant is free.
What do you actually handle?
Bookkeeping, payroll, year-end accounts, the company tax return, the registry annual return, beneficial ownership upkeep and the director’s personal return, depending on your plan.
Do I still need to do the bookkeeping?
No. On trading plans we do it from your bank feeds. You answer the occasional question and keep receipts flowing.
Can you take over from my current accountant?
Yes, and switching is free. We contact your previous accountant for the handover and pick up the next filing cycle.
Will I have one person to contact?
Yes. Every client has a named accountant, reachable directly on WhatsApp, with a one business day response target.