wannabesavvy
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Hello,
I am contemplating setting up a limited company to operate my freelance software engineering business. I'm aware that companies bring various costs that don't apply for sole traders. And also many benefits that also don't apply to sole traders.
My query is, at what point does it make sense to set up a limited company? The main criteria being length of time in business and turnover. I'm guessing a company only makes sense if you are going at it for at least 1 year.
In peoples experience, what is a ballpark figure for: Initial filings etc, annual returns, accountant audit/sign off.
Also, is it very complicated to wind down a company? Do I need to keep the same accountant all the time so he/she has intimate knowledge of it.
Are things more complicated if I have clients overseas?
Another point to note. Depending on the success of the company, one idea I had was that I could accumulate cash in the company, which I could use to pay for something like an MBA in a few years. Is it this simple? I am of the understanding that this isn't BIK and is employee training, not taxable.
Given a scenario where I could gross €80,500 for a 46 week. Would that suffice?
Thank you.
EDIT: Also, how much, ballpark would corporate banking fees be?
I am contemplating setting up a limited company to operate my freelance software engineering business. I'm aware that companies bring various costs that don't apply for sole traders. And also many benefits that also don't apply to sole traders.
My query is, at what point does it make sense to set up a limited company? The main criteria being length of time in business and turnover. I'm guessing a company only makes sense if you are going at it for at least 1 year.
In peoples experience, what is a ballpark figure for: Initial filings etc, annual returns, accountant audit/sign off.
Also, is it very complicated to wind down a company? Do I need to keep the same accountant all the time so he/she has intimate knowledge of it.
Are things more complicated if I have clients overseas?
Another point to note. Depending on the success of the company, one idea I had was that I could accumulate cash in the company, which I could use to pay for something like an MBA in a few years. Is it this simple? I am of the understanding that this isn't BIK and is employee training, not taxable.
Given a scenario where I could gross €80,500 for a 46 week. Would that suffice?
Thank you.
EDIT: Also, how much, ballpark would corporate banking fees be?