The Compliance Forecast
Irish compliance deadlines, EU changes, and real business stories — written before they bite, not after. Information with sources, never scare-mongering, never advice.
Forecast · 1 December 2026
The Irish Compliance Forecast — December 2026
Every Irish statutory date in the next 90 days: VAT3 deadlines, CRO annual returns, Revenue pay-and-file, and what EU changes are on the horizon. Forward-looking, plain English.
Founder story · 5 December 2026
QuickBooks trapped on a dying laptop — how Brian got his books out in 20 minutes
A real Irish business owner's QuickBooks licence was locked to a failing laptop. Here's the exit ramp: export the data, import once, and the compliance calendar takes over. Real story, real steps.
The Wave · 10 December 2026
E-invoicing is coming to Ireland — what November 2028 actually means for your business
Ireland's e-invoicing timeline: B2G now, receiving e-invoices from November 2028, full ViDA regime 2030. What Irish SMEs should do 24 months early — and what not to panic about.
Plain explained · 15 December 2026
The B1 penalty clock, explained in plain euro
CRO annual return late penalties: €100 plus €3 per day, capped at €2,000 — and 56 days late loses your audit exemption. The exact maths, the dates, and how to never start the clock.
Founder story · 20 December 2026
Why we built a compliance command centre instead of another ledger
The founder's note: Irish SMEs don't need another bookkeeping subscription — they need the deadlines, the exposure maths, and someone watching the register. Tool-only, owner-first, and why nobody files as you but you.