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Family businesses gathered today in Portarlington for the National Family Business Conference.

Family firms call for Commission on Public Expenditure

Family businesses have called for the establishment of a new Government Commission on Public Expenditure, following what it describes as the "rapid increase" in public spending in recent years.

Business • 06 Oct 22

The network said the crisis in the cost of doing business here was putting many of those companies and jobs at risk

'Decisive action' for family firms called for in Budget

Time-limited grants and supports for businesses dealing with soaring costs, a reduction in the Capital Gains Tax rate and an increase to the entry point threshold for the higher rate of tax are among the calls being made by the Family Business Network ahead of the Budget.

Business • 15 Sep 22

The Family Business Network's Budget submission contains a proposal to reduce the Capital Gains Tax from 33% to 20% for at least two years

Family Business Network calls for new state agency

The organisation representing family-owned businesses has called for the establishment of a new state agency to facilitate the development of firms in the domestic economy.

Business • 08 Oct 21

Family businesses have called for a more progressive taxation regime with changes specifically to Capital Acquisitions Tax and Capital Gains Tax

Family businesses most concerned about tax system here

Ireland's taxation system has been ranked as the number one concern among family businesses, according to the results of the first National Family Business Sentiment Survey published today.

Business • 13 Nov 20

The Family Business Network publishes its Budget 2021 submission today

Family businesses call for Capital Gains Tax cut

The Family Business Network has today called for a reduction in Capital Gains Tax from 33% to 20% to spur investment in indigenous companies in its Budget 2021 submission.

Budget 2021 • 24 Sep 20

Ian Talbot, CEO of Chambers Ireland, says the Budget must address the underlying challenges to the economy

Budget 2021 must address economic challenges - Chambers

An extension of the waiver on commercial rates for 12 months and a new wage subsidy scheme targeted specifically at the self-employed are among the measures being sought by Chambers Ireland from the budget and long-term National Economic Plan.

Budget 2021 • 25 Sep 20

Call for more supports for SMEs post Covid-19

Call for more supports for family run-businesses

The Government has been urged to be imaginative in the steps it takes to help SMEs and family-run businesses emerge from Covid-19.

Business • 07 Jul 20

FBN Ireland has called for a National Recovery Fund to be deployed by the NTMA

Irish family businesses call for National Recovery Fund

The organisation representing Irish family owned businesses throughout the country has called for the creation of a National Recovery Fund to save jobs and rebuild the economy.

Business • 14 Apr 20

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