Tradesmen & Construction
Accounting in Ireland

Trusted Accounting for Builders, Plumbers, Electricians and more

You’re an expert on the tools, but the paperwork can be a nightmare. This includes managing RCT, VAT, receipts, invoices, and tax deadlines and ensuring a steady cash flow while you are busy on site.
Forti are specialist accountants for tradesmen in Ireland. We understand how your work runs, and we keep the numbers tidy so you can get back to the job.
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The Struggles Every Tradesman Knows

Unexpected Tax Bills

Deductions feel unpredictable, and it is hard to know if you are owed money back until it is too late.

Cash Flow Stress

Money comes in waves, while materials, fuel, insurance, and wages go out every week.

Admin stealing your evenings

Invoicing, chasing payments, and trying to stay compliant after a full day on site is exhausting.

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How We Get You Sorted

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We handle your RCT filings and reconcile everything properly, so you know where you stand. When it is time for your return, we match your RCT deductions against your final tax bill and push for the maximum refund you are due. If you are not sure whether you need help with registration, we can guide you through it via tax registration.

Van costs or mileage, tools, PPE, insurance, phone bills, training, site expenses, and more. You keep the receipts and we make sure everything allowable is captured correctly, so you are not leaving money on the table.
Trades VAT can get messy fast, especially when labour and materials are treated differently. We handle your VAT returns. and keep you compliant, without you having to second guess every invoice.
We set you up with a straightforward system to stay organised as you go, then we keep your books up to date. No more shoebox bookkeeping. If you want the wider setup, our online bookkeeping service makes it easy to keep everything in one place.
If you want it, we can help you see which jobs are actually making money, not just turning over cash. That means clearer pricing, fewer nasty surprises, and better decisions about what work to take on.
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Pricing That Fits Your Trade Business

No two trade businesses run the same. Some jobs are one-off, others are ongoing. Payments can be staged, delayed, or spread across weeks. The pricing below shows starting points — your final fee depends on how busy you are, the type of work you do, and the level of support you need.

Why Businesses Choose Forti

Clarity, reliability, expertise, and service without complexity. Everything is clearly priced, professionally handled, and fully supported.
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Transparent pricing ⚠️
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Dedicated accountant ⚠️

Doing it yourself vs working
with a trades specialist

Many tradesmen try to manage RCT, VAT and tax on their own at first. It often works until deductions don’t add up, VAT gets confusing, or a Revenue letter lands. Here’s the difference between handling it yourself and having Forti manage it properly.

Doing it yourself

  • Guessing RCT deductions
  • VAT confusion on labour & materials
  • Receipts everywhere
  • Unsure what expenses you can claim
  • Stress at tax time
  • No one to ask questions

Working with Forti

  • RCT tracked and reconciled properly
  • VAT handled correctly and filed on time
  • Simple receipt capture system
  • Every allowable expense claimed correctly
  • Returns prepared and filed early
  • Dedicated accountant + 24- business hour enquiry response
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Who We Work With

We support tradespeople who want straight answers and no nonsense.
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Builders, plumbers, electricians, and carpenters

Subcontractors dealing with RCT

Growing construction businesses

Taking on staff or moving to limited company.

What Our Clients Say

What Other Tradesmen Are Saying

RCT was my biggest headache. Forti got it under control fast and explained it in plain English. My refund this year was a pleasant surprise. Worth every cent.

K. Doyle

Director, Dublin
Running a small crew means there is always something to pay for, and I never felt on top of the numbers. Now I know where I stand with VAT, RCT, and the year-end. It is a proper service that lets me focus on the job.

M. Ryan

Director, Malahide
My van was a mess of receipts. I hated dealing with paperwork and always felt behind. Forti are straight talkers and just get it sorted.

C. Brennan

Owner, Wexford

Frequently Asked Questions

Got more questions? That’s what we’re here for!

Yes. We will help you work out the best approach for you, whether that is claiming actual running costs or using mileage. We will compare the options and use the method that saves you the most tax.
RCT is Relevant Contracts Tax, used mainly in construction. If you are a subcontractor, tax can be deducted from your payments. We track what has been deducted and reconcile it properly, so if you have overpaid, you get the money back.
Yes. Smaller tools are often claimable as day-to-day business expenses. Larger items may be treated differently. We will categorise everything correctly so it reduces your tax bill the right way.
Once you hire someone, you will need to register as an employer and run payroll properly. We can help you set that up and manage it through our payroll and HR services , so you can focus on the work and the training.

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Staying right with Revenue and RCT

RCT, VAT and payroll errors can cause serious problems if they are not handled correctly. We keep your records tidy, your filings accurate, and your compliance up to date so you are always inspection-ready if Revenue ever come calling.