The standard VAT rate in Ireland stands at 23%. However, certain goods and services are subject to a reduced VAT rate. For further details, please feel free to contact us.
Should a business's turnover exceed the stipulated threshold over a 12-month period, VAT registration becomes mandatory. The specified thresholds in Ireland are as follows:
- Supplying services exclusively – €37,500.
- Supplying goods exclusively – €75,000.
- Supplying both goods and services, wherein 90% or more of the turnover is derived from goods supplies – €75,000.
Nonetheless, businesses falling below the threshold may opt for voluntary VAT registration.
VAT need not be levied on sales of Irish goods or services to businesses situated outside the EU, inclusive of Great Britain, thus this is termed as zero-rated (0%).
To initiate a VAT registration in Ireland, one must complete, sign, and submit form TR1 (for individuals, sole traders, trusts, partnerships) or TR2 (for limited companies) to the Tax Authority online.
The standard timeframe for submitting VAT returns is bi-monthly, although companies in a consistent repayment position may be necessitated to submit VAT returns on a monthly basis.
- For an annual VAT liability ranging between €3,001 and €14,000, the period is four-monthly.
- If the annual VAT liability is below €3,000, the period is six-monthly.
Each business is required to submit an Annual Return of Trading Details, which entails a more comprehensive disclosure compared to the customary VAT returns submitted throughout the year. It's also feasible to submit annual VAT returns with monthly direct debit instalments.