Matthew Higgins

Pay Transparency Readiness Survey Highlights: Are Employers Ready?

To better understand how organisations are preparing for upcoming Pay Transparency requirements, RBK’s HR Solutions Team recently conducted a Pay Transparency Readiness Survey. Having reviewed the responses, our initial findings suggest that many employers may not yet be fully prepared for the changes ahead.

Executive Relocation 2026

Welcome to the 2026 edition of “Executive Relocation Ireland”, a guide which is designed to help executives and their families deal with the many issues that arise when moving to or from Ireland. Whether you are taking up a new role in Ireland or moving abroad, a relocation affects almost every part of your financial life. Your tax residence and domicile, how your income and investments are structured, your pension planning and even the timing of your move can all have a lasting effect, and getting the right advice early on can make a real difference.

Tax Residence – Facts and Fallacies

Unlike the concept of domicile, tax residence for Irish tax purposes is specifically defined in Irish tax legislation. It is a very objective test based on the number of days present in Ireland in a tax year.

Small parcels, big change: the €3 Customs duty on low-value goods coming into the EU

From 1 July 2026, the European Union will implement a temporary €3 Customs duty per item type on low value consignments (less than €150) imported from outside the EU (including Great Britain).