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 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.