Online Chartered Accountants in Galway
Tax, accounts, VAT, payroll and bookkeeping for Galway businesses, landlords and sole traders, handled by a Fellow Chartered Accountant.
- Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA)
- Irish Accountancy Awards 2025 Finalist
- Serving all of Co. Galway
Your Chartered Accountant for County Galway
Fuchsia Bell looks after tax, accounts and compliance for businesses, freelancers and landlords across Galway, working online from our practice in Co. Kerry. Our founder, Ger O’Connor FCA, earned her Commerce degree at the University of Galway, so the West is far from unfamiliar.
20+
Years’ experience
FCA
Fellow Chartered Accountant
3×
Award finalist 2025
30 min
Free business check
Accounting and Tax Services in Galway
Fixed-fee, fully online accountancy for Galway’s companies, sole traders and property owners.
Income Tax Returns
Self-assessment and PAYE reviews for Galway freelancers, contractors and directors, including income from abroad.
VAT Registration & Returns
VAT registration, VAT3 and OSS returns for Galway businesses selling online and to tourists.
Bookkeeping
Monthly bookkeeping on Sage Cloud with AutoEntry, ideal for creative and freelance businesses with lots of small receipts.
Payroll
Payroll for Galway employers, including seasonal hospitality staff, reported to Revenue on every pay date.
Annual Accounts & CT Returns
Annual accounts, CT1 corporation tax returns and CRO filings for Galway limited companies.
Capital Gains & Acquisitions Tax
CGT on property and shares, non-resident tax clearance and CAT planning for inherited property in the West.
Also available: company secretarial services, non-resident tax clearance, outsourced CFO support and our Profitability Growth Model.
Accounting for Galway’s mix of industry, tourism and creativity
Galway is home to one of Europe’s best-known medical-device clusters, a strong tourism and hospitality trade from Salthill to Connemara, and a large community of artists, designers and freelancers. East Galway towns such as Tuam, Athenry and Ballinasloe add farming, trades and family-run retail to the mix.
Many of our Galway clients are contractors in medtech and engineering, or people returning home after years working abroad. Both groups need careful handling of company structures, foreign income and residence rules, and we explain those clearly before anything is filed.
Medtech & engineering contractors
Limited company set-up, director tax returns and planning around salary and dividends.
Tourism, hospitality & holiday lets
VAT, seasonal payroll and short-term let income declared correctly.
Creatives & freelancers
Registering as self-employed, expenses and preliminary tax made simple.
Returning emigrants & non-residents
Residence rules, foreign income and tax clearance on Irish property.
Areas We Serve in County Galway
From the city and Salthill to Connemara and East Galway, we work with clients across the county.
- Galway City
- Salthill
- Knocknacarra
- Oranmore
- Claregalway
- Moycullen
- Oughterard
- Spiddal
- Clifden
- Headford
- Athenry
- Loughrea
- Gort
- Tuam
- Ballinasloe
Useful guides for Galway clients
How we work with Galway clients
Everything runs online: secure document sharing, digital signatures, and phone or video calls with Ger at times that suit you. No trips to an office and no city-centre fees passed on to you. Our practice is based at Lassaboy, Boolteens, Co. Kerry, V93 DF20.
Why Galway Clients Choose Fuchsia Bell
Choosing an accountant is about more than filing returns. You need someone who knows your business and tells you what to do before the deadline, not after it.
A Fellow Chartered Accountant, directly
You work with Ger O’Connor FCA herself, backed by a small team, not a call centre or a rotating junior.
Cloud-based and fully online
Sage Cloud and AutoEntry keep your books live, so you can see where you stand at any time, even from your phone.
Fixed monthly fees
One agreed monthly price for the work you need. No hourly billing and no surprise invoices at year end.
Getting Started Is Simple
1. Free business check
A 30-minute call to review your position and spot gaps in your tax and accounts.
2. Clear fixed quote
We agree exactly what we will do and what it will cost each month.
3. Easy onboarding
Mary gathers your records and sets you up on Sage Cloud and AutoEntry.
4. Ongoing support
Returns filed on time, deadlines tracked and advice whenever you need it.
MEET YOUR ACCOUNTANT
Ger O’Connor FCA
Ger is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland with more than 20 years’ experience across practice, industry and running her own businesses. She holds a Commerce degree from the University of Galway.
That mix means her advice is commercial as well as compliant: she has been on the business owner’s side of the desk. Galway clients deal with Ger directly.
What Our Clients Say
“We had a tax bill to settle which we felt was incorrect. Ger made us feel at ease from the outset and quickly rectified it for us.”
— Liam & Deirdre Cooney
“I met Ger and instantly knew I found the right person to work with. So professional and supportive.”
— Pink Ivy Boutique
“Ger was professional, efficient and flexible on meeting times. I would highly recommend her.”
— Tara Forristal
Proud finalists in three categories at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2025. Read our Google reviews →
Accountants in Galway: Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have an office in Galway?
No. We are based in Co. Kerry and serve Galway clients fully online. You deal directly with a Fellow Chartered Accountant, without paying for a city-centre office.
I’ve just started freelancing in Galway. What do I need to do first?
You need to register as self-employed for income tax with Revenue, keep records of income and expenses, and plan for preliminary tax. We can handle the registration and set up simple bookkeeping for you.
I’m moving back to Galway from abroad. Can you help with my tax?
Yes. We review your residence position, any foreign income or pensions, and how property you hold abroad or in Ireland is treated, so your first Irish return is correct.
I let a cottage in Connemara to tourists. How is that taxed?
Holiday and short-term letting income is taxable rental income, even when it comes through a booking platform. We calculate the tax and claim the expenses you are entitled to.
How are your fees worked out?
After a free 30-minute business check, we agree a fixed monthly fee based on the services you need. You know the cost before any work begins.
We Also Serve Clients Across Ireland
Ready to Take Control of Your Finances in Galway?
Book a free 30-minute business check. We will review your current position and show you where you could save tax and time.
ger@fuchsiabell.ie · Lassaboy, Boolteens, Co. Kerry, V93 DF20
