Ireland VAT Calculator
This calculator adds Irish Value Added Tax (VAT) to a net price or removes it from a VAT-inclusive total across the five rates in force: 23% standard, 13.5% reduced, 9% second reduced, 4.8% livestock, and 0% zero. Calculations apply the Revenue Commissioners’ published rate categories and the EUR 85,000 (goods) / EUR 42,500 (services) registration thresholds set under Finance Act 2024.
Select Your Mode
Choose from 23%, 13.5%, 9%, 4.8%, or 0% to match the supply category.
Enter Your Amount
Input the net price or VAT-inclusive total in EUR using the field provided.
See Breakdown
Results update automatically with the VAT component and total shown separately.
IE VAT Calculator
Standard 23% · Reduced 13.5% · Second reduced 9% · Livestock 4.8% · Zero 0%
Standard rate (23%) applies to most goods and services in Ireland — restored on 1 March 2021 after a temporary cut to 21% during the pandemic.
At a Glance
Key thresholds & Revenue deadlines
How VAT Is Calculated
Irish VAT is added to the net price of taxable supplies and shown separately on the invoice. Ireland operates more rates than most jurisdictions — five positive rates plus an exempt category. Calculation mechanics are the same regardless of which rate applies.
Adding VAT
When pricing a product or service excluding VAT, multiply by 1 plus the rate to find the VAT-inclusive total.
Total = Price × 1.23
Example (standard rate): EUR 100 × 1.23 = EUR 123.00
Removing VAT
When working backwards from a VAT-inclusive amount, divide by 1 plus the rate — or take 23/123 to find the standard-rate VAT portion directly.
VAT = Total × 23/123
Example (standard rate): EUR 123 ÷ 1.23 = EUR 100.00
Irish VAT Rates & What They Cover
Ireland's multi-tier VAT system stems from a historical EU derogation that lets the country keep more reduced rates than most member states. The selected rate in the calculator above is highlighted in this table.
| Rate | % | Main Categories | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 23% | Most goods & services — adult clothing, electronics, alcohol, tobacco, motor vehicles, fuel (petrol/diesel), telecoms, professional services | Standard |
| Reduced | 13.5% | Coal, heating oil, building & building services, agricultural contracting, short-term car hire, cleaning, vet fees, hotel accommodation, certain printed material | Reduced |
| Second reduced | 9% | Gas & electricity (until 31 Dec 2030), heat pump installation, completed apartments (8 Oct 2025 – 31 Dec 2030), sports facilities, e-newspapers. Hospitality & hairdressing from 1 July 2026 | 2nd Reduced |
| Livestock | 4.8% | Live animals (excluding chickens) — cattle, sheep, pigs; greyhounds; hire of horses | Livestock |
| Zero | 0% | Most basic food (shop-sold), children's clothing & footwear, oral medicines, certain books, e-books and audiobooks, newspapers, exports, intra-EU B2B supplies, solar panel installation on private homes | Zero |
Exempt Supplies (Outside the VAT System)
Exempt supplies are different from zero-rated: no VAT is charged and input VAT generally cannot be reclaimed. Main exempt categories: most financial services, insurance, education from approved providers, medical services from registered professionals, residential rent, postal services, betting and certain admissions.
VAT3 Return Cycles & Due Dates
Irish VAT is reported through the VAT3 return, normally filed on a bi-monthly basis covering two-month periods (Jan-Feb, Mar-Apr, etc.). Returns and payments are due by the 19th day of the following month for paper filers, or by the 23rd day for businesses filing electronically via the Revenue Online Service (ROS). ROS filing is mandatory for most businesses.
| Filing Cycle | Who It Applies To | Due Date (ROS) |
|---|---|---|
| Bi-monthly (default) | Most VAT-registered businesses | 23rd of month after period end |
| Quarterly | Annual VAT liability EUR 3,001 – 14,400 | 23rd of month after quarter |
| Bi-annual | Annual VAT liability EUR 0 – 3,000 | 23rd of month after 6-month period |
| Annual | By election (direct debit option) | 23rd of month after annual period |
| Monthly | Repayment traders or by election | 23rd of following month |
Standard Bi-Monthly Due Dates (ROS)
Penalties & Interest
Revenue imposes a fixed penalty of EUR 4,000 for failure to register for VAT when required, failure to file a return, or failure to issue valid invoices. The same EUR 4,000 fixed penalty applies to most VAT compliance breaches. In addition, Revenue can assess backdated VAT for the entire unregistered period — a small business trading for several months above the threshold can quickly accumulate liabilities well above the original VAT.
Interest on late payment currently accrues at 0.0274% per day (approximately 10% per annum) on unpaid VAT, calculated daily from the due date. Tax-geared penalties for under-declaration range from 3% (innocent error, prompted disclosure) to 100% of the VAT (deliberate behaviour with concealment, no co-operation), tiered by behaviour and disclosure quality.
Standard VAT Rate History
VAT was introduced in Ireland on 1 November 1972, just two months before the country joined the European Economic Community on 1 January 1973. The standard rate has moved between 19.5% and 35% over the years, with the last significant change being a temporary pandemic-era cut from 23% to 21% in 2020-21.
Official Revenue Commissioners & Government Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Irish VAT — the five rates, registration thresholds, Budget 2026 changes, bi-monthly VAT3 filing, and Revenue penalties — answered against official Revenue Commissioners guidance.
Important Disclaimer
For educational and informational purposes only. This calculator produces estimates based on the inputs provided and the official Revenue Commissioners Value Added Tax (VAT) settings for the 2025–26 fiscal year. Ireland operates five positive VAT rates: standard 23% (restored on 1 March 2021 after a temporary cut to 21%), reduced 13.5%, second reduced 9%, livestock 4.8%, and zero 0%. The compulsory registration thresholds are EUR 85,000 for goods and EUR 42,500 for services, measured on a calendar-year basis from 1 January 2025 (replacing the prior rolling 12-month method under Finance Act 2024). Budget 2026 (announced 7 October 2025) confirms several rate changes: completed apartments at 9% from 8 October 2025 to 31 December 2030; food, catering and hairdressing services at 9% from 1 July 2026; gas and electricity remain at 9% until 31 December 2030. Returns are filed through the bi-monthly VAT3 return, with payment due by the 23rd of the following month for ROS filers (19th for paper). A fixed penalty of EUR 4,000 applies to failure to register, file or issue valid invoices, plus interest at 0.0274% per day (approximately 10% per annum) on unpaid VAT.
No warranty of accuracy. While Money Snap takes reasonable care to source figures from official authorities (Revenue Commissioners, the Department of Finance, Citizens Information, the Central Bank of Ireland), this calculator is provided "as is" without any express or implied warranty as to accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or fitness for any particular purpose. VAT rates, registration thresholds, filing periods and penalty rules change from time to time — figures shown may be out of date. Individual circumstances such as the cash receipts basis, the Flat-Rate Farmer Scheme (5.1% from 2025), the Margin Scheme, postponed accounting for imports, partial exemption rules, the EU SME Scheme, the One Stop Shop (OSS) and Import OSS for digital services, intra-Community supplies and acquisitions, or the upcoming mandatory B2B e-invoicing rollout from 1 November 2028 may materially affect actual obligations. Non-resident businesses must generally register before making their first taxable supply in Ireland — no threshold applies.
Not financial or tax advice. Information provided is general in nature only and does not take into account your business circumstances, structure, sector, or particular transactions. Results do not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice and use of this calculator does not create an advisory relationship. Before relying on any figure shown, obtain personalised advice from a Chartered Accountant (Chartered Accountants Ireland, ACCA, CPA Ireland), an Irish Tax Institute member (AITI), or seek formal guidance directly from the Revenue Commissioners.
Limitation of liability. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Money Snap accepts no liability for any loss, damage, cost, or expense — direct or indirect — arising from reliance on this calculator or the information it produces. Users are responsible for verifying all figures with the relevant authority before relying on them. Use of this calculator is subject to our Terms of Use.
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