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Circle Advisory

Circle Advisory

Galway City · Ireland · Established 2010

Overview

About the firm

A trusted partner for international companies establishing and scaling operations in Ireland At Circle Advisory, we combine technical rigour with a client-first mindset to deliver high-quality advisory, tax, and governance solutions tailored to international companies setting up or scaling in Ireland and the EU. Our role within WONE Global is to serve as a strategic bridge between global opportunity and Irish compliance, helping cross-border clients navigate the complexities of Irish regulation, structure their operations tax-efficiently, and establish strong governance from the outset. Our Value to WONE Global Gateway to Ireland: Structuring, Set-Up and Ongoing Support We are deeply experienced in working with overseas clients — from the UK, US, EU, Asia and beyond — who wish to establish Irish subsidiaries, branches, or joint ventures. Whether for EU market access, IP tax planning, or regulatory alignment, we provide full-spectrum support from incorporation to optimisation, including: Entity structuring and incorporation (LTDs, ULCs, DACs, CLGs, branches) Irish directorship services and local substance requirements Tax registration (corporation tax, VAT, PAYE/PRSI) Sectoral regulatory guidance (e.g. financial services, tech, sports, property) Tax Advisory for International Structuring and Optimisation We bring specialist expertise in Irish and cross-border tax planning, including: Inbound structuring: Advising on the most efficient entry structures for foreign shareholders IP and R&D tax optimisation: Leveraging Ireland’s favourable Knowledge Development Box, R&D credits, and capital allowances Withholding tax and double tax treaty reliefs Group structuring and tax consolidation planning Transfer pricing alignment for SME-level international groups Exit planning / capital gains management Our experience includes aligning international tax strategies with Irish GAAP (FRS 102), IFRS, and Irish Revenue compliance, always considering BEPS and evolving EU/OCDE guidelines. Corporate Governance & Risk Management for Foreign Subsidiaries We routinely advise boards and shareholders on Irish corporate governance best practice, including: Board composition, directors’ duties under the Companies Act 2014 Shareholder rights, golden share provisions, and voting structures Internal controls and enterprise risk frameworks adapted for growing foreign-led subsidiaries Tailored governance for group structures (including holding companies and special-purpose vehicles) Governance reviews for regulated or semi-state entities We have published governance guidance materials and acted on governance reviews across sectors including public contracting, financial services, and regulated sports entities. Accounting, Reporting & Statutory Compliance Our core strength lies in delivering accurate, timely, and transparent accounting and reporting for Irish companies in international contexts: Preparation of Irish statutory financial statements under FRS 102 and IFRS Monthly and quarterly management reporting aligned with group formats Consolidation support for Irish sub-groups or foreign parent structures Audit coordination and liaising with local or group auditors Ongoing CRO and Revenue compliance, including Annual Return Date (ARD) filings, RBO submissions, and DAC6 reporting support We integrate tech-enabled solutions and can plug seamlessly into international reporting environments via cloud platforms like Xero and BrightPay, and bespoke ERP systems. Sector-Specific Depth and Thought Leadership Circle Advisory brings differentiated depth in: Property and construction: Hotel and Leisure Technology and digital: Support for AI, SaaS and IP-led businesses entering the Irish market Sports, image rights & athlete taxation: Advising on player image rights structuring, revenue streams, and reliefs Why Circle Advisory? Chartered Accountants Ireland regulated Proven with international clients entering Ireland Full-service advisory with boutique agility Deep governance and structuring capability Trusted partner for long-term alignment, not just compliance We are excited by the opportunity to bring an Irish voice to the WONE Global alliance — not only as a local expert, but as a dependable international partner for the alliance’s global clients.

At a glance

Home market
Ireland · Galway City
WONE Global positions
Tax & International Structuring, Accounting, Reporting & Statutory Compliance, Transactions & Deals
Named professionals
1
Established
2010
Office
N3 Oldenway Business Park, Monivea Road, Galway H91 12R3, Ireland
Clients
Entrepreneurs & Investors, Private Individuals & Family Businesses

Who does what. WONE Global finds and coordinates; Circle Advisory gives the advice under its own licence and invoices you directly. How responsibility works

Services and markets

What the firm is admitted for

These are the firm's exclusive WONE Global positions: one service, one market, each with a named lead.

Tax & International Structuring

Partner

Led by Kevin McSharry, Managing Director

Tax and structuring for businesses, investments and deals that cross borders.

Typical work

  • Review the proposed cross-border structure
  • Identify direct and indirect tax exposures
  • Consider withholding, treaty and transfer-pricing issues

Accounting, Reporting & Statutory Compliance

Partner

Led by Kevin McSharry, Managing Director

Accounts, reporting and filings that keep each company abroad up to date and compliant.

Typical work

  • Establish local accounting requirements
  • Set reporting and close processes
  • Manage statutory filings and records

Transactions & Deals

Partner

Led by Kevin McSharry, Managing Director

Buying, selling and investing across borders, from the first structure to closing and after.

Typical work

  • Define the transaction structure
  • Coordinate legal, tax, financial and commercial diligence
  • Manage signing and closing work

Also offered by the firm directly

These services are engaged directly with the firm and are not WONE Global positions.

Areas of practice

  • IFRS & Local GAAP Reporting
  • Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • ACCOUNTING
  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll & Accounting Outsourcing
  • ROC Filings
  • Statutory Compliance (Accounting)

Industries

Home market

Dublin · Tuesday 3 November

18:56

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People

Professionals at the firm

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Portrait of Kevin McSharry

Kevin McSharry

Managing Director · Circle Advisory

Galway · Ireland

Leads: Tax & International Structuring · Accounting, Reporting & Statutory Compliance · Transactions & Deals

Thought leadership

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Credentials

Regulation and standing

Established
  • 2010
Languages spoken by its professionals
  • English

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Contact

Work with Circle Advisory

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  1. Within 1 working dayWONE Global acknowledges your requirement and confirms what is involved.
  2. Within 3 working daysCircle Advisory runs its conflict check and WONE Global confirms your named lead.
  3. Within 5 working daysYou receive a scope and fee estimate and agree it directly with Circle Advisory before any work begins.

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