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Waiver of Commercial Rates Process
We have received some clarification from Donegal County Council via Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce, on how the 6 months Rates Waiver is administered. Importantly, an application to the County Council is not required. They will automatically apply a 100% credit in...
Standard VAT rate change from 1st September 2020
As part of the July Stimulus Package the Minister for Finance announced a temporary reduction in the standard rate of VAT for a six month period. On 1 September 2020, the standard rate of VAT will change from 23% to 21%. The rate is due to revert to 23% with effect...
Covid-19 Supports for Micro-Enterprises
A one-off grant up to a maximum of €1,000 is available for most businesses that are not liable for commercial rates. Purpose: To reimburse a business which closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, for its’ reopening costs. Who is eligible? The enterprise support...
Reminder – Deadline is today for confirming ongoing eligibility for COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP).
Reminder – Deadline is today for confirming ongoing eligibility for COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP). If you are currently in receipt of the PUP you must confirm you are still eligible to continue to receive this payment by completing a form stating your...
Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme Compliance Check
Revenue have started a Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme Compliance Check programme. They will shortly be contacting all employers who have participated in the TWSS to ensure that the scheme is operating correctly and will seek certain documentary evidence from employers...
Re-Start Grant Scheme Reminder
A reminder to all business to apply for their re-start grant if they haven't already done so. It gives direct grant aid to micro and small businesses to help them with the costs associated with re-opening and re-employing workers following COVID-19 closures. The...
Extension and Changes to COVID-19 Payments
The COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) has been extended until 10 August 2020. The PUP was introduced on 24 March 2020, and is paid at a flat rate of €350 per week. However from 29 June 2020, the rate of payment will be linked to prior earnings with those...