Cork's business community is served by a strong network of accountancy and financial services firms — from the Big Four and mid-tier practices to independent accountants and bookkeepers. These professionals and their clients regularly need notary services for international business transactions, regulatory filings, and professional registration.
Accountants Referring Clients
Accountants are frequently the first point of contact when a client needs documents for international purposes. Common referral scenarios include:
- Company formation abroad — clients setting up overseas subsidiaries need notarised incorporation documents, board resolutions, and Powers of Attorney
- International tax compliance — tax residency certificates and financial statements may need notarisation for submission to foreign tax authorities
- Audit-related documents — audited financial statements may need notarisation for foreign regulatory filings or banking relationships
- Transfer pricing documentation — multinational groups may need notarised documents supporting transfer pricing arrangements
- Due diligence — M&A transactions involving foreign parties may require notarised corporate documents
Documents Commonly Notarised for Accountants' Clients
- Certificates of Incorporation and company constitutional documents
- Annual financial statements — for submission to foreign regulators or banks
- Tax clearance certificates — issued by Revenue and needed for overseas tenders or transactions
- Board resolutions — authorising transactions, appointing directors, or opening bank accounts
- Powers of Attorney — for foreign subsidiaries and representatives
- Share certificates and share transfer forms — for cross-border corporate restructuring
- Affidavits and statutory declarations — for various compliance purposes
Professional Registration for Accountants Going Abroad
Accountants and financial professionals from Cork who wish to work or practise in other jurisdictions may need notarised copies of their professional qualifications:
- ACA/FCA — Chartered Accountants Ireland qualifications
- ACCA — Association of Chartered Certified Accountants qualifications
- CPA Ireland — Certified Public Accountant qualifications
- CIMA — Chartered Institute of Management Accountants qualifications
- University degrees — BCom, BAcc, MSc, and other academic qualifications
Many international accountancy bodies have mutual recognition agreements, but notarised copies of qualifications are often required as part of the application process.
Cork's Professional Services Sector
Cork hosts offices of major accountancy firms including Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, Grant Thornton, and BDO, alongside numerous mid-tier and independent practices. These firms serve clients across all sectors — pharmaceutical, technology, food and drink, construction, and professional services — generating a diverse range of notarisation requirements.
Working Relationship
Hugh Phelan understands the time-sensitive nature of accountants' work and the need for efficient, reliable notary services. Whether you are an accountant referring a client or a financial professional needing your own documents notarised, his office offers flexible scheduling and professional service.
Contact Hugh Phelan
Hugh Phelan holds a BCL from UCC and a Diploma in Notarial Law. Appointed by the Chief Justice of Ireland, he is dual-qualified in Ireland and England & Wales. His office on East Douglas Street, Douglas, Cork is convenient for professional services firms across Cork.
Call: 021-489-7134 | Email: info@phelansolicitors.com | Book an appointment online