Accountants for sole traders, from €99 a month
Your bookkeeping and tax return done for you, plus a clear figure for what to set aside during the year, from one named accountant.
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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
Income and costs matched to your bank, with receipts attached.
- 2
During the year
Set-aside figure
A running estimate of your tax, so the money is there when it is due.
- 3
When registered
VAT returns
Filed on time if you are over the threshold or choose to register.
- 4
Once a year
Your tax return
Prepared, explained and filed, with any payment on account set out.
€11,750
Plans and prices
Choose where your business is registered. Every plan has a fixed monthly fee and published limits.
Essentials
€99 / month
For freelancers and newer self-employed clients.
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Annual accounts / profit & loss
- Form 11 + preliminary tax
- Most chosen
Plus
€159 / month
For busy sole traders with staff or card payments.
- Everything in Essentials
- Payroll & PAYE for up to 2 employees
- Quarterly management summary
Scale
€299 / month
For established self-employed businesses with higher activity.
- Everything in Plus
- Payroll for up to 5 employees
- Monthly management reports
Just starting? A one-off sole trader start-up is €149. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Written and maintained by the Shiel Accountants team. Last updated .
How much does an accountant for sole traders cost?
Our monthly plans start from €99 in Ireland, £59 in the UK, £79 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?
Your bookkeeping, your personal tax return and, where your plan includes it, VAT returns and a small payroll.
Do I need bookkeeping every month?
It helps. Keeping records current means fewer surprises and a far easier return at the end of the year.
Can you tell me what to put aside for tax?
Yes. Because the books are current, we can give you a sensible figure to set aside during the year.
What if I should be a limited company instead?
We will tell you. When profits reach a level where a company makes sense, we explain the trade-offs and help you switch if you choose to.