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Welcome to Fortis Advisory

Fortis Advisory is an accounting practice offering accounting, taxation and advisory services to individuals, business start-ups and small to medium sized businesses. We believe we can add real value to your business through our range of professional services which can be tailored to meet your specific requirements.

Our Services

Business Start-Ups

We provide a complete professional service to business start-ups. We will talk you through all of the options and help you choose what is best for you and for your business.

Bookkeeping

Fortis Advisory can take care of your ongoing bookkeeping needs ensuring that all of your accounts are kept up to date.

Taxation Compliance

We can take care of your taxation compliance requirements ensuring that there are no issues caused by late returns.

Payroll Services

Fortis Advisory can manage your payroll requirements. For any business it is important to ensure that wages and salaries are calculated accurately and that the correct taxes are paid during the year.

Personal Tax Returns

We offer personal tax services to a broad range of clients. Whether you are an employee with a rental property, a non-resident landlord, a company director or a business owner we can advise you and arrange to submit your Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax returns.

CFO Services

The Principal, Padraic O’Rafferty, has worked for a number of years as a Financial Controller in various companies in the property, healthcare, technology and professional services sectors.

Corporate Finance

The Principal, Padraic O’Rafferty, has successfully managed a number of significant projects including site acquisitions, property disposals, loan sales, company share sales, and corporate restructures.

Year End Compliance

Our services include managing your year-end compliance requirements. It is essential for every business to complete their year-end responsibilities accurately.

Restructuring & Insolvency

Fortis Advisory provides a range of corporate restructuring and insolvency solutions.

Unique Selling Points

Key Sectors

Construction & Property Development

Project appraisals, funding applications and sourcing, project accounting and taxation services.

Hospitality

Management accounting, budgeting & forecasting, restructuring.

Technology

Start-up support, business plans, grant applications, funding advice, R&D tax credits, M&A services.

Property Investment

Non-resident landlords, income tax returns, capital gains tax returns, tax planning advice.

Business News

Extracting Profits Tax Efficiently: Salary, Dividends or Pension Contributions?

12th March 2026

For many business owners, generating profit is only part of the financial equation. The next question is how to extract those profits from the company in the most tax efficient way. In Ireland, SME directors commonly use a combination of salary, dividends and pension contributions to access profits. Each option has different tax implications, and…

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Shareholder Agreements Explained: Why Every SME Should Review Theirs

11th March 2026

Many Irish SMEs begin as partnerships between friends, family members or business colleagues who share a common vision. In the early stages, relationships are often strong and formal agreements may seem unnecessary. However, as businesses grow and circumstances change, having a clear shareholder agreement becomes one of the most important protections a company can have.…

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Directors’ Duties in 2026: Staying Compliant Under Irish Company Law

10th March 2026

Serving as a company director in Ireland carries significant responsibility. While many SME owners focus primarily on growing their businesses, it is equally important to understand the legal duties that accompany the role of director. In 2026, Irish company law continues to place clear obligations on directors to act responsibly, maintain proper records and protect…

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Arrange a free consultation

You can receive a free initial consultation which will be without obligation. If you already have an accountant the changeover is very simple and we take care of it for you. Please either contact us directly or complete and submit the form below