With so many areas of your business affected by tax issues, you need an expert team on your side. Merry Mullen provides unrivalled technical excellence from approachable consultants.
At Merry Mullen, we are dedicated to providing the most up-to-date and reliable advice to our clients. Based in Dublin, over the past 70 years we've developed a reputation for technical excellence delivered by an approachable, partner-led team of accountants, auditors and tax consultants.
"I have always found Merry Mullen's advice to be correct and delivered in an extremely professional and timely manner. I would say that they are much more than our auditors but are our business & tax advisors."
Alan Lewis, LHW Financial Planning Ltd
"We have found that Merry Mullen always brings to the table a unique blend of ‘big firm’ in terms of quality and delivery, but with a ‘smaller firm’ personal touch to project management”
Andreas McConnell, Philip Lee Solicitors
"With Merry Mullen we have found, not only is our year end financial position presented in an understandable fashion, they work with us, giving advice and support, which has been important for growing our business."
Ed Rhatigan, Rhatigan & Hick Ltd
“As our company grew we needed a more solid accountancy firm. Declan and his team stood head and shoulders above his competitors. We’ve been doing business together for many years since."
Noel Storey, Beacon Studios Ltd
"Having dealt with Merry Mullen over the last 10 years, I’ve always found the team to be very professional, extremely efficient and always helpful. Declan has always been approachable on all aspects of our business"
Traditionally our core business, Merry Mullen audit and accountancy services are about much more than just compliance. With our focus on added value, we will give you expert independent objective advice. We are trusted advisors to many leading individuals and privately-owned businesses.
Our aim is to significantly improve your business's performance by identifying and reducing risks, while also maximising growth opportunities. At Merry Mullen we view the statutory audit as a business development opportunity rather than just an overhead incurred to comply with statutory requirements.
"I did my homework on accountants in the Dublin area, Declan and his team stood head and shoulders above his competitors. We’ve been doing business together for many years since." Noel Storey, Owner/Director, Beacon Studios Ltd
Our audit principal and senior staff will provide detailed analysis of your business operations, as well as carrying out professional audit procedures designed to ensure minimum disruption to your day-to-day business. Our audit reports have a well-deserved reputation with financial institutions and taxation authorities for technical accuracy and clarity.
Our clients appreciate our partner-led approach and single point of contact which assures that they receive top level service at all times.
When a company is facing financial problems, it can be a very stressful time for all the various stakeholders. We can advise quickly and clearly on all the options open to the business, including liquidation. We will work with you to determine the best solution for your business.
Merry Mullen has a trusted reputation in the area of liquidation & insolvency services. If it is necessary to put the company into liquidation, we can assist with all the necessary steps involved – including acting as liquidator of the company. We can also serve as liquidator for solvent companies, where shareholders wish to release value in a tax-efficient manner, or where a company no longer fulfils its economic purposes.
“We have repeatedly found that the corporate finance / restructuring team in Merry Mullen cut through the figures and craft practical commercial business solutions”
Andreas McConnell, Philip Lee Solicitors
When business circumstances are difficult, it is more important than ever to have a team of approachable experts to advise and assist your company. At Merry Mullen, we can help you through these challenges and provide long-term solutions.
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Corporate Finance
With our years of practical experience in advising company owners in the area of Corporate Finance, Merry Mullen is a good place to start when you are considering a merger, acquisition or similar expansion to your business.
Give your business the best chance of success by obtaining the right professional advice. At Merry Mullen, we have considerable expertise in this area and will base our advice on sound projections. We also have a network of contacts to help secure the right financial package. We can advise on a range of fund raising options including bank or working capital finance, loan stock, and third party non-equity investors. Additionally, we can advise on obtaining grants or venture capital, if required.
“Whether the deal is a multimillion international trade sale or a smaller scale assignment, we have found that the firm always brings to the table a unique blend of ‘big firm’ in terms of quality and delivery, but with a ‘smaller firm’ personal touch to project management”
Andreas McConnell, Philip Lee Solicitors
Whatever area of corporate finance you need assistance with: mergers or acquisitions, finance options or business valuations, the approachable experts at Merry Mullen have the specialist expertise you need.
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Tax Compliance
Our personal and corporate tax compliance team will proactively engage with you throughout the year. With the Merry Mullen team working for your business, you can be assured that all your relevant tax return and reporting deadlines will be adhered to in good time.
We have one of the most experienced and technically proficient tax compliance teams in the business. Together, they possess a broad range of knowledge and experience across many tax areas.
“I have always found their advice to be correct and delivered in an extremely professional and timely manner. I would say that they are much more than our auditors but are our business & tax advisors. I have recommended their services on several occasions...”
Enda Bohan (FCA), (Finance) Director, LHW Insurances
Our dedicated tax compliance team provides continuity for your business. You have a single point of contact who understands you and how your business works.
Further, we don't just compute your tax liabilities: we consider all possible reliefs available to ensure they are minimised. We believe there is an important difference between planning and merely reacting to tax issues.
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Payroll & Bookkeeping
Merry Mullen offers tailored solutions for your Payroll and Bookkeeping requirements. Our cost-effective, scalable service frees you from the need to maintain internal resources for these specialist areas. Whether your business has one employee or several hundred, we can provide the assistance you need.
Key Benefits include:
Frees up management time
Eliminates the need for costly payroll software for employers
Frequency of Payroll tailored to individual companies (weekly, monthly, etc.)
Provision of payslips and reports relevant to your needs
Preparation of P45 and P60s for employees
All returns (e.g. P30s, P35 year end) filed with Revenue Commissioners on time
Fixed Fees agreed in advance
“We have been using Merry Mullen for the last seven years and have been delighted with the results of their work. We find their work to be thorough and their communication to be timely and clear.”
Alan Moynihan, CEO, Highlife Ski & Snowboard
In addition to our Payroll services, Merry Mullen's outsourced bookkeeping department eliminates the need for, and consequent cost of, a dedicated in-house accounts solution. This service can provide timely, accurate financial information to help run your business effectively.
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Business Advisory
Merry Mullen has helped companies to grow and to thrive for three generations. We will advise you - not only on regulatory obligations, but also on techniques that have helped others to become more efficient. Our aim is to help you maximise revenue streams and capitalise on the opportunities available.
We are a proactive firm, motivated and focused on our clients' needs. Our unique combination of experienced as well as fresh talent enables Merry Mullen to stay informed on the broader business landscape. We do not rest on our laurels, but strive to be continually up-to-date on the challenges and opportunities faced by our diverse clients.
“Apart from day to day accounting, Declan has always been approachable on all aspects of our business and has always given me good business advice. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough.”
Farrel Kavanagh, Director, Genius Ltd
We also realised a long time ago, the importance of providing a service that can cross borders as businesses do. Since the 1970s we have been connected internationally and can offer the advice you require both at home and abroad. See our International section for further details.
As tax consultants we believe that taxation, just like any other business cost, is manageable with good planning and control. At Merry Mullen, this is one of our particular specialities. As with compliance, our approach aims to leverage your business's strengths and growth possibilities.
Our tax experts can look at your individual situation and recommend a tailored tax strategy. With nearly 70 years' experience in advising companies and individuals, we have gained the know-how and business acumen to advise across a wide range of sectors, whatever your current circumstances.
Our tax consultant team will consider your company structure, the nature of your operations, and plans for expansion to determine the best strategy for you. This ensures that any liabilities are known in advance and can be planned for appropriately, guaranteeing that you reap the maximum benefit of allowances and reliefs.
“We have been dealing with Merry Mullen for a number of years. We have discussed new business opportunities and have found their advice and expertise to be invaluable in a number of areas such as:- financial, bank proposals, projections, day to day running costs, potential pitfalls & opportunities.”
John Hickey, Owner/Director, Shaylan Trading Ltd
We pride ourselves on our energy and enthusiasm in staying up-to-date with the ever-changing tax legislation and appraising our clients' situations in relation to these.
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Company Secretarial
In a time of increased focus on regulatory compliance, Merry Mullen can help you adhere to your duties under the Companies Acts. We can update and maintain the statutory registers of a company, and ensure timely compliance to statutory regulations.
We offer a full range of Company Secretarial services including:
Company formation and name changes
Annual returns Minutes and amendments to Memorandum and Articles of Association
Maintenance of company registers
General secretarial services
Specialist consultancy advice
“Merry Mullen carry out the Annual Audit and present our accounts to our membership at our A.G.M., all done with a high level of expertise. They also provide us with up to date information on Budgetary changes and Company Law matters pertinent to us.
John Brosnan, Secretary, Garda Benevolent Trust Fund Ltd
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Business Start-Up
Starting a business can be a daunting prospect. While you have the passion and specialist expertise related to your project, you may find the technicalities of setting up the business outside your scope of knowledge. That's where Merry Mullen can help.
We will be there to work closely with you each step of the way. Our experts will guide you through the initial planning stages, to business entity formation and registration. We can advise on what structure you should choose and can even point you in the right direction to raise finance.
“We have employed Merry Mullen as our financial advisors since the time of our start up and the support and service offered has been super. As a young company this support and peace of mind has been very welcome.”
Julian Beatty, Owner/Director, Nova Q Ltd
Our team can even offer financial modelling and systems implementation. And of course, our tax experts are available to advise you on the best way to plan for your liabilities and maximise your growth.
As your business grows, Merry Mullen will continue to be there to advise and assist you with the challenges you face.
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Accounting Services
Merry Mullen offers a full array of financial advisory and accounting services, with highly-regarded technical expertise as tax accountants. Click on the service links above to learn how Merry Mullen can help your business to grow.
At Merry Mullen, we are committed to providing a personal and first class service. We work closely with all our clients and make ourselves available all year round to offer advice on problems encountered and also proactive advice on how you can improve your business and personal finances.
In today's complex financial and business world, everyone needs reliable, professional help managing their personal and business finances. Today's business environment is fast moving, complex and highly competitive. Business owners need the support of professionals who provide on-time, effective solutions to help their business move forward. We aim to provide such a service.
Merry Mullen is a full service firm of Chartered Accountants in Dublin. Staffed by a team of experienced professionals with expertise in a wide range of accountancy services, we deliver a first-class service to our clients, particularly in the area of tax planning.
Industry leaders, we offer unrivalled expertise, experience, service and enthusiasm in everything we do both nationally and internationally. As the Irish member of GMNI (an association of leading accountancy practices worldwide) we are uniquely placed to service clients whose business and financial interests extend beyond Ireland.
Why choose us?
We could give you a lot of reasons to work with us but we prefer to let of our clients do the talking.
We are a full-service practice offering Audit & Accountancy, Tax Compliance, Tax Consultancy, Insolvency Services, Payroll & Bookkeeping, Company Secretarial, Corporate Finance, Business Advisory and Business Start-Up advice.
We have developed a particular expertise in auditing and advising clients in the following sectors - Insurance Brokers/Regulated Entities, Tour Operators/Travel Agents, Auctioneers/Estate Agents/Property Management Companies, Charities/Not for Profit and Solicitors
Our clients tell us that our partner-led services, providing technical excellence delivered by friendly, approachable experts is why they continue to do business with us and to recommend us to their colleagues.
Partners & Professional Associations
Why Merry Mullen
Merry Mullen have acted as our auditors for over 10 years. I have always found their advice to be correct and delivered in an extremely professional and timely manner. I would say that they are much more than our auditors but are our business & tax advisors. I have recommended their services on several occasions to other business owners all of whom have been highly impressed.
Alan Lewis, LHW Financial Planning Ltd
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choose Merry Mullen for the people
Merry Mullen look after my company accounts & also deal with my personal tax in an effective & efficient manner. We have discussed new business opportunities & have found their advice & expertise to be invaluable in a number of areas such as:-financial, bank proposals, projections, day to day running costs, potential pitfalls & opportunities. Their manner has always been professional & courteous.
John Hickey, Owner/Director
Having dealt with Merry Mullen over the last 10 years, I’ve always found the team to be very professional, extremely efficient and always helpful. Apart from day to day accounting, they have always been approachable on all aspects of our business and have always given me good business advice. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
Farrel Kavanagh, Director, Genius Ltd
Fast delivery, technically strong, competitive fee level
Very professional, extremely efficient and always helpful
Merry Mullen has always offered our company excellent service, providing valuable assistance, advice and guidance. They provide a professional, up-to-the date accountancy service taking the time to understand our business and the needs specific to our company. We have found them always to be extremely professional and reliable, with an excellent knowledge base.
Paul Flanagan, Managing Director, FFF
The company act on time, on budget and are always on the case
We have employed Merry Mullen as our financial advisors since the time of our start up and the support and service offered has been super. Sound advice has been to the core and they have helped us put systems in place that are appropriate to our business activities as they develop. As a young company this support and peace of mind has been very welcome.
Julian Beatty, Owner/Director, Nova Q Ltd
Merry Mullen have been Accountants/Auditors to our Company for many years. They carry out the Annual Audit and present our accounts at our A.G.M., all done with a high level of expertise. They are readily contactable for advice in relation to all aspects of Business Finances and Investments. They also provide us with up to date information on Budgetary changes and Company Law matters pertinent to us
John Brosnan, Secretary, Garda Benevolent Trust Fund Ltd
Personal service hands on approach problem solving
Accessable on the phone when we need questions answered quickly
All of our our Partners, Consultants and Senior Management have joined us with experience either from one of the top 4 accountancy firms or from running their own business. Each one is an expert who brings a different perspective to your account. Our people possess a broad range of talents across many disciplines.
The unique blend of reliability, technical expertise and energy which Merry Mullen brings to the table has been the trademark of our practice since 1945.
We also ensure that you have a single point of contact – a highly qualified team member who understands the specific requirements of your business and can therefore guarantee continuity of service.
Declan joined Merry Mullen in 1999. He brings extensive experience in taxation and auditing from his time at Deloitte. Made a partner at Merry Mullen in 2002 and managing partner in 2007, Declan also serves as European Chairman for GMN International and on a number of Boards.
Declan is our tax expert, specialising in tax planning, revenue audits and tax consultancy. A Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and an AITI Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), he is also member of the GMN International taxation group and past chairman of a Chartered Accountants member network.
Pat has been a partner since 2007 and brings a wealth of practice and commercial experience in a variety of fields and sectors. Prior to joining Merry Mullen in 2004, he served in leading companies in various roles as Financial Controller, Audit Senior and Accountant.
Pat manages our audit department as well as insolvency services assignments and uses his varied and invaluable experience to the benefit of our clients. He is a Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and a member of the GMN International audit group.
Derek is our Audit Manager and brings a wealth of experience joining our team in April 2015. Having worked in similar firms over the last 20 years dealing with owner managed and listed businessess, he has a calm reassuring assuredness which only experience brings. He has the responsibility of overseeing the quality and running of the audit and accounting department as well as managing the individual needs of a large portfolio of clients.
In particular Derek's experience ranges from dealing with all aspects of family owned businesses to specific financial reporting requirements of international companies and has significant experience in dealing with regulated entities in the both the financial services sector and regulated professions.
Derek holds a B.A. in Accounting & Finance from DCU and is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (FCA).
Breege is our audit manager specialising in regulated enttities including Central Bank regulated entities and property management companies. She joined our team in 2015 after training in a similar medium firm of Chartered Accounatants. Breege has several years experience in the auditing and accounting fields. She has the responsability of overseeing and training staff as well as managing the individual needs of a large portofolio of clients.
Breege holds a B.A. in Accounting & Finance from AIT and is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Andrew serves as one of our Tax Consultants. Previously with Smurfit, Andrew joined Merry Mullen in February 2008. One of our dedicated tax experts, he looks after client portfolios for tax.
He is an AITI Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) and FCCA.
Mirela is our Office Manager at Merry Mullen and is responsible for the administrative and accounts functions of the practice. She previously worked 14 years in Accountancy and Financial Control and joined the firm in January 2015.
Mirela holds a Master degree from University of Economic Studies – Economics and Business Administration
GMNI is an association of legally independent accounting firms worldwide. Established over 30 years ago, it consists of local quality professional accounting firms providing in-depth advice on international business, taxation and management consulting services to companies worldwide.
Merry Mullen is an active member of GMNI, its sole member in Ireland, with Declan Merry currently designated as Chairman of the European Region, having formerly served on the management committee.
GMNI is forged on creating strong links between the partners in its member firms. Our partners have regular face-to-face meetings with their overseas counterparts in GMNI, to continuously develop and update their knowledge of international business and tax opportunities. Through these close alliances, the difficulties in conducting and understanding international business are resolved without the high costs often associated with dealing with International firms.
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Going International
Are you looking to expand internationally? Many Irish businesses are looking overseas to develop growth opportunities. However, doing business in a foreign location can be a challenge. Like all important decisions, the better the planning and research, the more likely the chance of success.
The Merry Mullen team has expertise across a broad range of issues including:
Taxation
Company structure (e.g., branch or subsidiary)
Holding companies
Financing
Transfer pricing
Repatriation of profits
VAT
Employment issues
Local reporting requirements
Each business is different and therefore requires an individual approach. Merry Mullen can help you discover both the questions you need to ask and where to find the answers.
There are a number of options related to how you structure your business – in order to leverage the opportunities. Through our international contacts, we have the local knowledge to advise and guide you each step of the way.
Ireland has succeeded in attracting some of the world’s leading companies in the technology, pharmaceutical, biosciences, manufacturing and financial services sectors. Merry Mullen has the knowledge, experience and contacts to smooth the path for companies looking to invest in Ireland
Ireland captures a disproportionate amount of Foreign Direct Investment (‘FDI’) for good reason. There are many well-known benefits to doing business here, including:
Ireland’s low corporate tax rate – (12.5% on trading profits, which does not breach EU or OECD harmful tax competition criteria).
An extensive and competitive Research and Development Tax Credit
Attractive holding company regime, including participation exemption, withholding tax exemptions on dividends paid and unilateral credit on dividends paid
Tax relief on Intellectual property expenditure
Corporation exemption for start-up companies
Regulatory, economic and people infrastructure of a highly-developed OECD jurisdiction
A pro business and proactive environment with an engaged development agency (www.ida.ie )
Benefits of EU membership and the only English–speaking jurisdiction in the euro-zone
As a common law jurisdiction, our legal system is similar to that of the US and the UK
A highly skilled, flexible and educated workforce Very limited transfer pricing rules
An extensive and expanding double tax treaty network with 46 countries
At Merry Mullen we have the on-the-ground knowledge and experience of structuring to avail of these benefits. We have been assisting clients locate in Ireland since the 1970's and have developed extensive contacts, including with the inward investment agencies in Ireland and the top legal practices, to ensure you are in a position to avail of all of the advantages of doing business in Ireland.
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Whether you are an Irish business looking to expand abroad or an international business looking to set up in Ireland, Merry Mullen can help. As one of the most open economies in the world, Ireland draws investment from many large global brands – as well as enjoying continued expansion in the area of exports.
Merry Mullen has been ahead of the curve in this development, with international connections since the 1970s. We can offer our clients on-the-ground advice both at home and abroad.
We understand what it takes to complete business across borders. We understand how domestic and foreign trading rules and tax legislation interact with double tax agreements and what is needed to comply with transfer pricing requirements.
Any international expansion requires thorough planning and specialist local advice. We can guide you through this process and interact with local advisors in other jurisdictions.
GMN International is an association of independent accounting and business advisory firms. Each firm is a separate and independent legal entity and as such has no liability for the acts or omissions of any other member firm.
GMN International is an association and does not fall within the definition of “network” under the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) Code of Ethics, Section 290 and the European Union Statutory Audit (revised 8th Company Law) Directive. As such, GMN International provides no services to clients and has no liability for the acts or omission of any member firm.
