Circle Advisory

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

1. 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)

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.