Yes: Fully Claimable
Can I Claim Professional Fees (Accountants, Solicitors) as a Business Expense in Ireland?
Yes — fees paid to accountants, solicitors, tax advisors and other professionals for the trade are deductible against Corporation Tax. Capital legal fees (e.g. share issue) are not deductible.
Typical claim: €800–€3,000/year for a small Ltd
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What Revenue (Revenue Commissioners) says
Professional fees incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of the trade are allowable. Fees relating to capital matters (raising share capital, acquiring a business) are capital and not deductible against trading profit.
When you can claim
- Accountant fees for bookkeeping, payroll, tax compliance
- Solicitor fees for trading contracts and disputes
- Tax advisor fees for VAT and CT advice
- Auditor fees (for medium/large companies that lose audit exemption)
When you cannot claim
- Legal fees for share issues or company formation (capital)
- Fees for personal tax returns of the director (unless director gives the company a benefit-in-kind)
- Fees relating to acquiring a fixed asset (capitalised instead)
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