Ireland VAT Calculator
Ireland VAT calculator adds or removes 23% VAT from any price for 2026. A net price of 200 EUR becomes 246 EUR including VAT (46 EUR VAT). Supports reduced rates of 13.5% (hospitality, building services) and 9% (newspapers, sporting facilities).
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Ireland Rates and Rules
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- -Exports
- -Intra-EU B2B supplies
- -Financial and insurance services
- -Medical services
- -Education
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Ireland VAT calculator for 2026. Standard rate: 23% on most goods and services. Reduced rate: 13.5% on fuel, electricity, building services, restaurants, and hairdressing. Second reduced: 9% on newspapers, e-books, and sporting facilities. Farmer flat-rate: 4.8%. Zero rate on food, children's clothing, oral medicines, and books. VAT registration threshold: EUR 80,000 for goods, EUR 40,000 for services.
Disclaimer: This calculator uses publicly available rules effective as of Jan 1, 2025 (version 1.0). Results are for informational purposes only. Always verify with official sources or a qualified professional. Last reviewed: Mar 1, 2026.
Formula
Add: VAT = net x rate/100, gross = net + VAT. Remove: net = gross / (1 + rate/100), VAT = gross - net.
Ireland FAQs
What is the VAT rate in Ireland?
Ireland standard VAT rate is 23%. Reduced rates: 13.5% (restaurants, fuel, electricity, hairdressing, building work), 9% (newspapers, e-books, sport facilities), and 4.8% (livestock). Many essentials like food, children's clothing, and books are zero-rated.
Is food zero-rated in Ireland?
Most basic food and drink is zero-rated (0% VAT) in Ireland, including bread, milk, meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, tea, and coffee. Restaurant meals are 13.5%. Hot takeaway food is 13.5%. Confectionery, ice cream, soft drinks, and alcohol are 23%.
How do I remove VAT from an Irish price?
Divide by 1.23 for standard rate. EUR 246 inclusive: ex-VAT = 246 / 1.23 = EUR 200, VAT = EUR 46. For 13.5%: divide by 1.135. For 9%: divide by 1.09.
What is the VAT registration threshold in Ireland?
EUR 80,000 for businesses supplying goods, EUR 40,000 for businesses supplying services. Below these thresholds, registration is voluntary. Once registered, you must charge VAT on all taxable supplies and file bi-monthly returns.
Why is Irish VAT 23% when the UK is 20%?
EU member states set their own VAT rates within EU rules (minimum 15%). Ireland chose 23% partly to fund public services without high income tax rates. Ireland's 12.5% corporate tax is among the lowest in Europe, so VAT provides a larger share of revenue.
Can I claim VAT back on business expenses in Ireland?
Yes. VAT-registered businesses can reclaim input VAT on legitimate business expenses through bi-monthly VAT returns to Revenue. You cannot reclaim VAT on entertainment, food for staff (with some exceptions), or cars used for non-business purposes.
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