Specialist advice for businesses trading across the Northern Ireland border. InterTradeIreland approved advisor.
Dundalk is a border town, and many of the businesses we work with have activities, employees, or customers on both sides of the border. The tax, VAT, payroll, and regulatory implications of cross-border activity are significant -- and they became considerably more complex after Brexit.
Paddy Malone is one of the most experienced cross-border business advisors in the north-east of Ireland. He is an InterTradeIreland approved Brexit Business Advisor, he has testified before Oireachtas committees on cross-border taxation, and he has briefed EU parliamentary delegations on the impact of Brexit on the border region.
Talk to Paddy about cross-border business -- free initial consultation.
Whether you employ staff across the border, trade goods or services between jurisdictions, or live in one country and work in the other, we have the expertise and the track record to guide you through the complexity.
Transborder Workers Relief is one of the most valuable and underused tax reliefs available to workers in the border region. If you live in the Republic and work in Northern Ireland, or vice versa, this relief can significantly reduce your overall tax bill by giving you credit for tax paid in the other jurisdiction. Paddy is one of the leading advisors on this relief in the north-east.
For employers with staff on both sides of the border, dual payroll arrangements are often necessary. This means operating both an Irish PAYE system and a UK PAYE/NIC system, and ensuring the correct treatment is applied based on where each employee is resident and where they perform their work. We set up and manage both systems.
The VAT rules for cross-border trade in goods and services changed significantly after Brexit. The Windsor Framework has simplified some aspects for Northern Ireland, but the rules remain complex. We advise on the correct VAT treatment for your specific cross-border activities and help you stay compliant.
As an InterTradeIreland approved advisor, Paddy can help you access cross-border trade support programmes and navigate the customs and regulatory requirements that now apply to goods moving between the Republic and Northern Ireland.
Running a business on both sides of the border is complicated. Paddy understands both jurisdictions inside out. He has saved us from a lot of headaches and a lot of money.
James
Newry · Cross-Border
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Common questions about cross-border business in Dundalk
If you live in the Republic of Ireland and work in Northern Ireland (or vice versa), you may be entitled to Transborder Workers Relief. This can significantly reduce your tax bill by giving you credit for tax paid in the other jurisdiction. Paddy is one of the leading advisors on this relief in the north-east.
Dual payroll arrangements can be complex. You may need to operate both a PAYE system (Republic) and a PAYE system (UK) depending on where your employees are resident and where they work. We set up and manage both systems to ensure full compliance.
Brexit has introduced new customs procedures, VAT rules, and regulatory requirements for goods moving between the Republic and Northern Ireland. The Windsor Framework has simplified some aspects, but the rules are still complex. As an InterTradeIreland approved advisor, Paddy can guide you through them.
It depends on what you are selling and where. If you supply goods or services above certain thresholds in the other jurisdiction, you may need to register for VAT there. We assess your cross-border activities and advise on the correct VAT treatment.
Yes. Paddy Malone is an InterTradeIreland approved Brexit Business Advisor and an accredited advisor with the Local Enterprise Office. He has been advising businesses on cross-border trade since before Brexit and has testified before Oireachtas committees on the subject.
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