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Irish VAT Rates Guide (2025)

Complete breakdown of VAT rates and what they apply to in Ireland.

Standard & Reduced Rates

23% - Standard Rate

  • • Most goods and services
  • • Electronics, clothing, professional services
  • • Equipment hire, plant hire
  • • Legal, accounting, consulting

13.5% - Reduced Rate

  • • Construction services
  • • Restaurant meals and catering
  • • Fuel and heating
  • • Repair and maintenance services

9% - Second Reduced Rate

  • • Newspapers and magazines
  • • Sporting facilities
  • • Hairdressing services
  • • Hotel accommodation

Zero & Special Rates

0% - Zero Rate

  • • Most food and drink
  • • Books and educational materials
  • • Children's clothing and footwear
  • • Medical equipment and medicines
  • • Exports outside EU

4.8% - Livestock Rate

  • • Cattle, sheep, pigs
  • • Horses for food production
  • • Greyhounds

Exempt (No VAT)

  • • Financial services
  • • Insurance services
  • • Medical and dental services
  • • Education services
  • • Postal services

VAT Registration Thresholds Ireland

When you must register for VAT in Ireland depends on your turnover and business type.

€42,500

Services Threshold

Annual turnover for service providers including freelancers, consultants, and professionals.

€85,000

Goods Threshold

Annual turnover for businesses selling physical goods including retailers and manufacturers.

Important: You must register within 30 days of exceeding these thresholds. Many businesses register voluntarily before reaching thresholds to reclaim input VAT.

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