Landlords and lenders were at risk of being held liable for outstanding rates of tenants pursuant to the Local Government Rates and Other Matters Act 2019. Section 13 of the act provides: Payment of rates on sale of relevant property 13. (1) The owner of a relevant property who proposes to sell the property shall, … Read more
I am often asked by budding entrepreneurs to review the lease of a commercial premises which is part of a small business they are considering purchasing. The entrepreneur, understandably, is trying to avoid as much avoidable expenditure as possible and wants the lease reviewed for a competitive fee. I can do that, of course, without … Read more
So, you are thinking of starting a business? And you don’t know what are your legal obligations? Let’s take a look. Firstly, consider the legal structure of your business. Will you be a sole trader, partnership, or limited company? Regardless of which structure you adopt you will need to register with the Revenue Commissioners for … Read more
There was a large group of photographers outside the entrance to the Four Courts a few weeks ago as I walked out to the WRC in Ballsbridge for an employment hearing. As I walked past the building entrance the targets of their interest strolled down the street to enter the Round Hall and I guessed, … Read more
A company can be dissolved by liquidation and there are three categories of liquidation: A voluntary liquidation by the members after the making of a statutory declaration of solvency A voluntary liquidation by the members which is ratified by the company creditors A court ordered liquidation In a voluntary liquidation the appointed liquidator must file … Read more