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Looking Back on 2025: How Contractors used iPerks

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At Icon Accounting, our role goes far beyond accounting and compliance. Last year, through our iPerks platform, contractors had access to practical, everyday benefits that helped them save money, build new skills, and look after their wellbeing. Here’s a snapshot of how contractors used iPerks in 2025.

New Year, New You and a New Company — What to Know if You’re Considering a Personal Limited Company in 2026

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January is always a time to plan for the year ahead; a chance to reflect, reset and make meaningful changes at the start of a new chapter. If you’re thinking, “This is the year I take control of my contracting career and financial future”, then moving to a Personal Limited Company could be the right next step for you.

BIK Updates for Independent Contractors in Ireland: Company Car Tax Changes from Budget 2026

Budget 2026 introduced new BIK rules for independent contractors in Ireland. Learn how company car and electric vehicle tax changes from January 2026 affect your BIK bill. For independent contractors operating through a limited company, the 2026 BIK changes make electric and low-emission vehicles significantly more tax-efficient.

Auto-Enrolment Is Coming in 2026: Here’s What Contractors Need to Know

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From 1 January 2026, a brand-new retirement savings system — Auto-Enrolment — will launch in Ireland. To help you prepare, we’ve pulled together the key points for Auto-Enrolment— breaking down what’s changing, who’s affected, and what steps you may need to take before the new system goes live.

Unlock Your Savings with iPerks: Exclusive Deals & Discounts for Icon Accounting Clients

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Are you making the most of the discounts available to you as a contractor? As an Icon Accounting client, you automatically unlock a wide range of exclusive discounts designed to help you save on everything from technology and fashion to wellbeing, travel, home improvement and more. Find out what you can avail of this month!

What Is an Umbrella Company and How Does It Work?

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Start contracting the easy way. Join an Umbrella Company and let us handle tax, payroll, and compliance while you focus on your work.

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