Self-employment
Outline of what you need to know if you are thinking of setting up a business.
Information on becoming self-employed as a sole trader and a description of the legalities and tax implications.
This page explains where to find information on starting a business, including the organisations and agencies that can help.
Find out about important considerations when you decide to sell or close your business.
This page is a summary of the COVID Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS).
This page summarises the supports for businesses as they recover from COVID-19 disruptions and deal with the rising costs of living.
Quicklinks to useful documents about self-employment.
This page summarises the supports available to make your business green, sustainable and eco-friendly.
Find out how to set up a business in Ireland, from writing a business plan to hiring employees.
If you’re starting a business, you will need a business plan to approach a financial institution for a loan, apply for a small business grant, or pitch to investors.
Find out how to employ staff in your new business, and the responsibilities you have as an employer.
If you own a business, you must make sure it is tax compliant and that you make tax returns annually. This page outlines the tax obligations you must meet as a sole trader or partnership in Ireland.
If your business has closed, or if you are self-employed but have less work and less income than before, you may qualify for a social welfare payment.
This document is in: Unemployed people