Comparison
Guides in the “Comparison” category.
- Comparison
Finance lease vs operating lease in Ireland: tax, VAT and accounts
Finance lease vs operating lease for Irish limited companies: who carries the risk, capital allowances, VAT on rentals, FRS 102 from 2026 and lease-end options.
Last reviewed 22 October 2026
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Revenue-based finance vs merchant cash advance: key differences
Revenue-based finance vs merchant cash advance for Irish limited companies: which sales each repays from, costs, data links, an example and when neither fits.
Last reviewed 22 October 2026
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Merchant cash advance vs business loan: cost, speed and cash flow
Merchant cash advance vs business loan for Irish limited companies: how each is repaid and priced, a worked €50,000 cost comparison and when each one fits.
Last reviewed 22 October 2026
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Secured vs unsecured business loans in Ireland: how to choose
Secured vs unsecured business loans for Irish limited companies: charges, debentures, personal guarantees, cost and term differences, and which one suits you.
Last reviewed 22 October 2026
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Microfinance Ireland vs a non-bank business loan
Microfinance Ireland or a non-bank lender? Compare loan sizes, rates, eligibility and security, with a worked cost example, to see which suits your business.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026
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Hire purchase vs leasing in Ireland: a guide for companies
Hire purchase vs leasing for Irish companies: ownership, VAT, capital allowances, balloon payments and used assets explained, so you can pick the right fit.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026
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Revenue phased payment arrangement vs a tax funding loan
Can't pay Revenue? How a Revenue phased payment arrangement works for company tax debt, what interest it costs, tax clearance, and when a tax loan may suit.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026
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Factoring vs invoice discounting: which suits your company?
Factoring vs invoice discounting for Irish companies: how each works, what it costs, recourse, confidentiality and selective invoice finance, so you can choose.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026