VAT and Sales Tax Rates in Ireland for 2024
Ireland VAT Rate
21.00%
The current Ireland VAT (Value Added Tax) is 21.00%.
The VAT is a sales tax that applies to the purchase of most goods and services, and must be collected and submitted by the merchant to the Ireland governmental revenue department.
Ireland's VAT rate of 21% ranks as one of the ten highest VAT rates in the world.Countries with similar VAT rates include Finland with a VAT of 22%, Poland with a VAT of 23% and Sweden with a VAT of 25%.
VAT/Sales Tax | Reduced VAT Rate | World VAT Rank |
21% | None | 8th of 34 |
Ireland VAT Refund For Visitors
Visitors to Ireland may be able to get a refund of the Ireland VAT tax paid on any goods bought for deportation. To get a VAT refund, you must present receipts for the goods purchased (and possibly proof of your deportation of the goods) to a Ireland VAT refund station (which are often found in airports, tourist offices, or international travel hubs).
Some localities have a minimum purchase price for which a VAT refund can be claimed, or certain purchase types which cannot be made tax-free. A VAT refund of up to 21.00% of your total expenditures may be refunded for qualifying purchases. Regulations on VAT and sales tax refunds vary across countries and by region, so be sure to check ahead before expecting a Ireland VAT refund.
Ireland VAT Law For Businesses and Merchants
Businesses in Ireland are required to collect a sales tax of 21.00% on behalf of the government, which they must submit to the applicable Ireland revenue department in a periodical VAT tax return. Unlike the United States' sales tax, which is only charged on sales to end consumers, the VAT is collected on all sales - even of raw materials.
Businesses may be required to register for a Ireland VAT number or other identifier to enable the government to track and verify VAT tax returns. VAT collection is a responsibility of the merchant, and failure to collect and submit the appropriate tax amounts may result in severe penalties.
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