Business Development Information

European Union Grants Advisor

The European Union has made financing instruments available to small and mid-size businesses and their intermediaries, who are invited to apply for grants and other financial aids, to help them increase their productivity through technological advancement. Find a grant using the European Union Grants Advisor.

Small Firms Association
Supporting the growth of Small Businesses. The Small Firms Association (SFA) is the national organisation exclusively representing the needs of small enterprises in Ireland. The SFA provides economic, commercial, employee relations and social affairs advice and assistance.

The Department of Trade, Enterprise & Employment
For information on employment rights and redundancy as well as a range of other issues related to Irish business development, growth and innovation.

County & City Enterprise Boards
The Enterprise boards support the start-up & development of local business in Ireland. Supports include advice, mentoring & grants or financial supports for training and growth. There is at least one Enterprise Board in each county in Ireland and a number in the large urban areas.

Other Useful Information


Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland
ICAI is the largest and longest established accountancy body in Ireland. It has over 17,000 members, and it is the leading voice of the accountancy profession in Ireland.

ACCA Ireland
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the largest and fastest-growing international accountancy body, with 320,000 students and members in 160 countries. ACCA has an extensive network of over 70 staffed offices and other centres around the world.

Irish Revenue Home Page
The Revenue Commissioners official website, giving information and resources for the general public on all matters relating to Revenue and taxation.

www.ros.ie
The Revenue On-line Service (ROS) is the Irish Revenue's interactive facility offering business and individuals a quick, secure and cost effective way method to manage their tax affairs online.

Companies Office
The Companies Registration Office is the central repository of public statutory information on Irish companies and business names.