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R&D tax credit at 35%: what changes for Irish companies
The R&D tax credit rises to 35% for most accounting periods ending from 31 December 2026, and Budget 2027 proposes a €105,000 first instalment. What it means.
Published 20 October 2026
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Credit Review Act 2026: what has changed for company borrowers
The Credit Review Act 2026 put credit review of bank lending decisions on a new statutory footing. What changed, what stayed the same, and how companies apply.
Published 20 October 2026
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SME lending rates rise to 5.59%: Central Bank Q2 2026 figures
SME lending rates in Ireland rose to 5.59% in Q2 2026, Central Bank figures published on 15 October 2026 show. What the rise means for Irish limited companies.
Published 16 October 2026
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GSLS doubled to €1 billion: what changes for Irish companies
On 12 October 2026 the GSLS, the SBCI Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme, doubled to €1 billion and was extended to June 2029. What changes and how to apply.
Published 13 October 2026
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Auto-enrolment and minimum wage 2026: payroll cash flow
MyFutureFund auto-enrolment began on 1 January 2026 and the minimum wage rose to €14.15, with €14.94 due in 2027. What it means for your payroll costs.
Published 8 October 2026
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Budget 2027: what it means for company finance
Budget 2027 was announced on 6 October 2026. What the PRSI, minimum wage, R&D, preliminary tax and fuel changes mean for Irish limited companies' cash flow.
Published 8 October 2026
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SEAI business solar grant rises to 45%: 6 October 2026 to 6 July 2027
The SEAI business solar grant is an effective 45% of cost for new applications from 6 October 2026 to 6 July 2027. The rules, timing and how to fund the gap.
Published 7 October 2026
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Diesel rebate after 30 September 2026: what hauliers need to know
Revenue lists the maximum diesel rebate at 7.5c a litre from 1 October 2026, down from 12c, while Government says the enhanced scheme runs to December 2026.
Published 2 October 2026
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Invoice finance statistics: BPFI figures for Q1 2026
Invoice finance statistics for Ireland: BPFI’s Q1 2026 report shows over €1.3bn advanced to 1,351 businesses at end-March and debtor days down to 43.
Published 18 August 2026