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Guides in the “Guide” category.
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Small business loans in Ireland: options, costs and what lenders check
Small business loans in Ireland for established limited companies: options by loan size, where to apply, what it costs and what lenders check before they lend.
Last reviewed 22 October 2026
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Business lenders in Ireland: a guide to the main types of lender
Business lenders in Ireland explained for limited companies: banks, non-bank lenders, asset and invoice finance, MCA, credit unions and State-backed schemes.
Last reviewed 22 October 2026
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Business loan interest rates in Ireland (2026)
Irish business loan rates in October 2026: Central Bank SME averages, ECB and Euribor, and published bank and non-bank lender rates, with dates and sources.
Last reviewed 22 October 2026
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How to finance buying a business or MBO in Ireland
How to finance buying a business in Ireland: the buyers' own money, bank debt and vendor finance for an MBO, plus section 82 and the Summary Approval Procedure.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026
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Import finance in Ireland: stock and trade finance for importers
Import finance for Irish companies: postponed accounting, deferred duty, stock and supplier-payment finance, what lenders check and a pre-order checklist.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026
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Central Credit Register company report: how to check yours
How an Irish company requests its Central Credit Register report, what it costs, what lenders can see, how long records stay, and how to correct any errors.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026
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How to consolidate business debt in Ireland: a step-by-step guide
How to consolidate business debt in Ireland step by step: a debt schedule, total cost, what lenders check, the CCR effect and what to do if you fall behind.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026
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Tax clearance certificate in Ireland: how companies get one
How an Irish company gets a tax clearance certificate on ROS, connected persons, how long it lasts, what to do if tax clearance is refused and why lenders ask.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026
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Business loan without a personal guarantee: can a company get one?
Can an Irish company get a business loan without a personal guarantee? Which finance types make it more likely, what it costs and how to strengthen your case.
Last reviewed 21 October 2026