VAT Registration
Ireland VAT
Everything about VAT registrations and things to know before you start your activities in Ireland.
VAT registration in Ireland
Like all other EU member states, Ireland can require companies located outside the European Union to register for VAT in certain business situations.
It is therefore recommended to carefully assess the nature and scope of your operations in Ireland in order to determine your VAT obligations.
Few companies are aware of these rules and most of them are then not VAT compliant in their own countries or in the countries of destination.
A few key figures & facts about ireland
Economic Growth
Ireland maintained an economic growth rate of 12.2% in 2022, making it one of the most dynamic economies in the EU.
Population
Ireland has a population of around 5 million inhabitants, with an attractive consumer market within the European Union.
International Trade
Ireland is a hub for international businesses, with approximately 1,500 multinationals having established their headquarters or offices in the country.
OECD Ranking
Ireland is ranked among the top 10 economies for foreign investment attractiveness, largely due to its favorable tax regime.
VAT rates applicable in Ireland
Reduced VAT rate (2)
Reduced VAT rate (1)
Standard VAT in Ireland
VAT parking rate
Super reduced VAT rate
The VAT rates currently in effect in Ireland in 2024
Do you need a VAT number in Ireland?
You sell and transport goods from Ireland to companies located within the EU (intra-community deliveries).
You export goods from Ireland to businesses based outside the EU. (exports)
You sell goods through the Internet to private consumers (B to C distance selling)
You store merchandise in a warehouse in Ireland that is intended for resale.
RMB can assist you
If you are doubtful about your VAT situation in Ireland, the best thing to do is to call RMB’s experts. They will question you about your flows of goods, your terms of invoicing or your commercial agreements with your clients and they will propose you the best adapted VAT solutions. One of these solutions may be a VAT registration in Ireland.
VAT registration process
If your company needs to register for VAT in Ireland, RMB’s experts will provide you with the documents needed to proceed with your VAT registration. We will prepare and file all the necessary information requested by the Irish Tax Administration.