Irish VAT for Business applies to most goods and services, with a standard rate of 23%. Reduced rates apply to certain sectors, while zero rates apply to exports, intra-EU deliveries, and certain foodstuffs. Registration is mandatory for businesses with turnover over €75,000, and distance sales have a €10,000 threshold. Non-compliance can result in penalties.
Understanding Irish VAT for Business
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As an EU member state, Ireland applies VAT per European directives with local specifics impacting tax obligations.
VAT Rates in Ireland
- Standard rate: 23% (most goods/services)
- Reduced rates:
- 5%: Electricity, restaurants, construction, repairs, cleaning, cultural/sporting events
- 9%: Newspapers, e-books, sports equipment
- 8%: Livestock for food/agriculture
- Zero rate: Exports, intra-EU deliveries, certain foodstuffs, books, children’s clothing/footwear, oral medicines, e-books/audiobooks
- Exemptions (no input VAT deduction): Financial, medical, educational, cultural, postal, betting/gambling, real estate, social services
VAT Registration
- Mandatory if turnover exceeds:
- €75,000 (goods, 12 months)
- €37,500 (services, 12 months)
- Non-Irish entities: Register with first taxable transaction
- Distance sales: €10,000 threshold for digital services/goods (One Stop Shop, OSS)
- Voluntary registration: Allowed below thresholds
How to Register
- Irish-based entities: Online via Revenue Online Service (ROS)
- TR1: Individuals, groups, trusts, non-registered entities
- TR2: Limited liability companies
Non-Irish entities: Paper forms TR1(FT) (individuals) or TR2(FT) (companies)
VAT Group Registration: Linked entities (e.g., subsidiaries) can register as a single VAT payer
VAT Obligations
Invoicing Requirements:
- Issue date, unique number, supplier/customer VAT numbers
- For reverse charge/intra-EU: Customer VAT number, regime note
- Description, quantity, tax base, VAT rate/amount, total
- Foreign currency: Include EUR amount
VAT Return (VAT3):
- Filed bimonthly (monthly for regular overpayments)
- Deadline: 19th of following month (23rd for electronic submission via ROS)
- Annual business data return required
VAT Refund: Claim input VAT within 4 years
Invoice Archiving: Keep for 6 years; electronic invoices need digital signature/authentication
VAT Specifics
- Digital Services:
- B2C: 23% rate, register from first transaction or use OSS
- B2B: Often reverse charge
- One Stop Shop (OSS): Simplifies B2C digital services/goods VAT across EU
- Imports/Exports:
- Imports: Same rate as domestic, self-assessment possible
- Exports (non-EU): 0% if conditions met
- Intra-EU: Specific rules apply
- Reverse Charge: Tax obligation shifts to recipient for certain B2B transactions
- VAT Deduction: Allowed for taxable supplies, except passenger cars, fuel
Penalties for Non-Compliance
- Incorrect registration: €3,000–€5,000
- Unauthorized purchases from abroad: Up to €4,000
- Most fines: ~€4,000
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