Ireland enjoys an enviable reputation as a business-friendly location and it's not just global giants who reap the benefits, says Edward Murphy, Partner and Head of Tax Services.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect from May 2018 replacing the existing data protection framework.

Many companies fail to realise that their Research and Development activities could qualify for valuable tax incentives, explains Edward Murphy, Partner and Head of Tax Services.

Businesses based in Ireland who provide electronically supplied services (e-services) to customers need to understand how to apply VAT correctly, explains Siobhán O'Hea, Partner of Tax Services.