Dublin-Based · Fixed Fees

Irish compliance,
handled — not chased.

Whether you're in Dublin or Dubai — Forti handles the Irish compliance.

Company Formation Bookkeeping & VAT Annual Compliance
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17 Countriesclients worldwide
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Who We Are

Ireland's digital accountancy firm — built for founders at home and abroad.

Forti is an cloud-first accountancy firm working with sole traders, limited companies and non-resident founders setting up in Ireland. We run a forward compliance calendar for every client — so filings happen on schedule, Revenue queries get answered as they land, and nothing gets missed.

Fixed fees agreed before we start. A named bookkeeper and accountant on every engagement. A Dublin office when you need it in person.

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Countries with active clients
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Business-hour response guarantee
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Compliance deadlines met — to date
Who We Help

Three ways people come to us

Most are startups. Most are building from outside Ireland. Find the one that sounds like you.

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International Founders

You want an Irish company for EU market access, and you're not in Ireland. We handle the residence requirement, identity verification and Revenue registrations — remotely, start to finish.

  • EEA resident? You pay what an Irish founder pays
  • Outside the EEA? One package covers everything
  • No travel to Ireland required
Find your formation route →
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Sole Traders

Starting out, going self-employed, or trading for years without proper records. Fixed monthly fee, Form 11 filed on time, and a named accountant who knows your numbers.

  • Revenue registration and Form 11 self-assessment
  • Monthly bookkeeping and management accounts
  • VAT returns and preliminary tax planning
Sole trader accounting →
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Limited Companies

Incorporating, already incorporated, or tired of chasing your current accountant. Monthly management accounts, all filings handled, and no year-end invoice surprises.

  • Bookkeeping, payroll and VAT returns
  • Annual accounts, CT1 and CRO B1
  • We meet clients in person in Sandyford
Limited company accounting →
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Company Formation

Where are you setting up from?

Irish company law treats founders differently depending on where they are resident — not on what passport they hold. Each route has its own page, with the requirements and the price.

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Resident in Ireland

Irish Founders

The straightforward route. You meet the director requirement yourself, and formation is usually done inside a fortnight.

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Resident in the EEA

EU / EEA Founders

Living in Germany, the Netherlands, Poland or anywhere else in the EEA? No bond, no third-party director — and you pay exactly what an Irish founder pays.

EU / EEA founders
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Resident outside the EEA

Non-EEA Founders

UK, US, UAE, India, China and beyond. One package covers the director-residence requirement, identity verification, registrations and your registered office.

Non-EEA founders

Not sure which applies to you? Tell us where you live and we'll say so plainly →

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E-Commerce & Industry

Cross-border VAT is where e-commerce accounting gets hard

Any accountant can file your accounts. Far fewer can tell you what happens to your VAT when Amazon moves your stock to Poland, or when a marketplace reports your sales to Revenue under DAC7. That is the part we specialise in.

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Marketplace
Amazon FBA
VAT/OSS/IOSS, Pan-EU FBA, EPR/Repak, A2X
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Storefront
Shopify
Multi-channel VAT and cloud bookkeeping
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Marketplace
eBay
DAC7 marketplace reporting for Irish sellers
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Storefront
WooCommerce
Multi-gateway reconciliation and digital VAT
Contractors Software / IT Importers Professional Services Property Architects Dentists Interior Designers Hospitality Charities
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Where Are You Now?

Your stage, your service

Most businesses move through these three stages. You can join us at any of them — and we handle the move from one to the next.

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Sole Trader

Testing an idea

The simplest way to start. Self-assessment, expense tracking and straightforward Revenue filing, without the overhead of a company.

  • Form 11 income tax return
  • VAT registration if you cross the threshold
  • Advice on when incorporating is worth it
Sole Trader Accounting →
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Limited Company

Going limited

Incorporating, or newly incorporated. Formation plus first-year compliance, with the start-up reliefs you're entitled to built in from day one.

  • Formation, RBO and Revenue registrations
  • Section 486C start-up relief reviewed
  • Bookkeeping and compliance handled monthly
Irish Startup Accountant →
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Established

Growing and hiring

Trading, employing people, and dealing with more moving parts. Corporation Tax, payroll, CRO filings and management reporting as the team grows.

  • Payroll and auto-enrolment
  • Annual accounts, CT1 and B1
  • Management accounts and forecasting
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Our Reach

Irish companies, founded from 17 countries — and counting

We're an Irish practice. Our clients are not — they're founders who chose Ireland as their base, from across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.

British Isles
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Europe
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🇩🇰Denmark
🇵🇱Poland
🇵🇹Portugal
🇪🇸Spain
🇸🇪Sweden
🇱🇹Lithuania
Africa & Middle East
🇿🇦South Africa
🇳🇬Nigeria
🇦🇪United Arab Emirates
Asia & Americas
🇮🇳India
🇨🇳China
🇰🇷South Korea
🇺🇸United States
🇨🇦Canada
🇲🇽Mexico
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About Us

More than accountants.
An active compliance partner.

"Fixed fees. A named contact. A compliance calendar that runs forward — not backwards." — Pradeep Dabas, Founder & Partner

Dublin-based, and working with founders across 17 countries. We handle the compliance so you can focus on your business.

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What Clients Say

Trusted by founders on both sides of the process

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We have partnered with FORTI since we incorporated our start up. Dealing with the team has been wonderful and extremely helpful in providing timely information to support our business. One of the most important aspects when running a start up is finding the right partners to help you/company move forward, allowing you to focus on growing your business, while they take care of making you financially successful. FORTI team is exactly that.
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I chose FORTI and received extremely helpful advice right from the start. They offered me the full package to structure and register my company, and the whole process was seamless. Throughout everything, they were super communicative, attentive, and highly professional. 10/10 service, highly recommended!
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Forti made everything easy and stress-free for my company. Their team was responsive, knowledgeable, and exceeded my expectations. If you're looking for company formation in Dublin, I highly recommend Forti.
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My experience with Forti was fantastic. They are professional, knowledgeable and extremely efficient. Every question I had was answered clearly and they handled all the paperwork seamlessly. I really appreciate their dedication and support - highly recommended for anyone looking for reliable accounting and business setup services in Ireland!
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Forti LTD provides exceptional accounting services with a high level of professionalism and accuracy. Highly recommend them for anyone seeking trusted and efficient accounting support!
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We really love to recommend FORTI Accountants, the ease of dealing with the team, the expertise, and the fee structure everything is a perfect match. All the best team!
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Real Client Success Stories

Learn from real businesses

Non-Resident · E-commerce
US/UK Founder Launches an EU-Trading Irish Company

Needed an Irish entity ready to trade in the EU, not just incorporated.

Formation, Section 137 Bond, VAT and OSS handled as one process.

Trading and VAT-compliant from day one.

Compliance Recovery
From Spreadsheets to Cloud Accounting

Manual books, behind on Revenue and CRO deadlines.

Migrated to cloud accounting, rebuilt records, set a monthly close.

Fully compliant, with monthly reporting in place.

Multi-Channel E-commerce
VAT & DAC7 Compliance Across Amazon and eBay

Needed consistent VAT and DAC7 reporting across two marketplaces.

Aligned registrations, set up A2X/Link My Books reconciliation.

Consistent treatment, no manual cross-checking.

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FAQ

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How much does it cost to set up an Irish company?
Formation costs depend on your residency. Irish and EEA resident founders pay from €250 for company formation. Non-EEA founders require a Section 137 Bond (€1,500–€2,000 depending on insurer) in addition to the formation fee. All prices are published on our formation pages — there are no hidden fees. Ongoing accounting starts from €195 per month.
Do I need an Irish accountant if I'm based abroad?
You don't need to be in Ireland to work with Forti. We handle the full formation and compliance process remotely — from identity verification and CRO filing to Revenue registrations and monthly bookkeeping. We have clients in 17 countries and none of them have needed to travel to Ireland. If you want an in-person meeting, our Sandyford, Dublin 18 office is available — but it's never required.
Can a non-EEA resident be the sole director of an Irish company?
Yes, but the company must either appoint at least one EEA-resident director or take out a Section 137 Bond, which covers the company for €25,000 over a two-year period and exempts the EEA-resident director requirement during that time.
What tax relief is available to startups in their first year?
Section 486C start-up relief can reduce or eliminate Corporation Tax in the first three years of trading. The relief is based on the amount of employers' PRSI paid, capped per employee and per director. Forti reviews Section 486C eligibility at formation — the PRSI caps apply per individual, not in aggregate, which changes the calculation more often than people expect.
What are the current VAT registration thresholds in Ireland?
The VAT registration thresholds for 2026 are €85,000 for the supply of goods and €42,500 for the supply of services. Once you exceed either threshold you are obliged to register. Voluntary registration is possible below the threshold. Digital services supplied B2C to EU consumers are subject to the OSS rules once cross-border sales exceed €10,000 — a separate threshold from Irish domestic VAT registration.
I sell across the EU — do I need to register for OSS?
Once your B2C distance sales to EU consumers exceed €10,000 in a calendar year, you must charge the VAT rate of the customer's country. The One Stop Shop (OSS) scheme lets you file a single quarterly return through Revenue covering all EU countries, instead of registering separately in each. Forti handles OSS registration and quarterly filings as part of its e-commerce accounting service.
What happens if I file my Annual Return late?
Late filing of a CRO Annual Return results in a late penalty (currently €100 plus €3 per day, to a maximum of €1,200) and — critically — the loss of audit exemption for two years. This means your company would need to have its accounts formally audited for the following two financial years regardless of size. Forti tracks all Annual Return dates for every client on a forward compliance calendar — no client has missed a B1 deadline under our management.
How do I close or strike off an Irish company?
There are two main routes. Voluntary strike-off is available where the company has ceased trading, has no liabilities and has filed all outstanding CRO and Revenue returns. The company applies to the Registrar of Companies using Form H15 and the process typically takes 3–6 months if Revenue raises no objection. Members' voluntary liquidation is the more formal route, used where the company has assets to distribute — a liquidator is appointed and the company is wound up in accordance with the Companies Act 2014. Forti can advise on which route is appropriate and handle the strike-off process where eligibility is confirmed. Contact us to discuss →
Do I need to file an RBO (beneficial ownership) return?
Yes. Every Irish company and industrial and provident society must register its beneficial owners with the Central Register of Beneficial Ownership (RBO) within five months of incorporation. Forti files the initial RBO return as part of the formation package, and updates the register if ownership changes. Failure to register is a criminal offence under the 4th EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive.

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Why Forti

Where we go deeper than most

Any accountant can file your accounts. These are the four areas where clients tell us the difference actually shows.

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Non-resident formation

Section 137 bonds, Form VIF and IPN applications, and the sequencing that keeps identity verification off your critical path. We handle this every week — which is why we can tell you at the first call whether a bond applies to you, and what it will cost.

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Cross-border e-commerce VAT

OSS and IOSS, Pan-EU stock movements, DAC7 marketplace reporting, and the reconciliation between what a marketplace settlement says and what your books say. Where your stock physically sits changes your VAT position — and that is the part most practices miss.

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Irish statutory compliance

CRO annual returns, RBO beneficial ownership filings and company secretarial work, done to deadline rather than in arrears. We track the rules as they change — including the audit exemption reforms that took effect in July 2025.

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Start-up tax reliefs

Section 486C start-up relief, and whether you genuinely qualify. The PRSI caps that drive the calculation apply per employee and per director, not in aggregate — a detail that changes the answer more often than people expect.

Clients in 17 countries
Published prices on every service
Dublin office — in person when you want it
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