A VAT Refund Guide to
Ireland
How to get VAT Refunds from Ireland for your business
Businesses registered in countries outside of Ireland can claim VAT refunds on any costs incurred in Ireland.
The below information details the requirements needed to be eligible for a VAT refund. This includes claimable expense types, Ireland VAT rates, deadlines and claiming periods.
Where is your company based?
EU
based businesses
VAT-registered businesses in an EU member state are eligible to recover VAT on business costs from Ireland under the EU VAT Refund Directive.
NON-EU
based businesses
VAT-registered businesses outside of the European Union are eligible to recover VAT on business costs from Ireland under the 13th Directive.
Which countries have reciprocity with Ireland?
All countries can claim
For a more detailed explanation on what reciprocity means within the scope of VAT, click here:
What expenses are claimable in Ireland?
ENTERTAINMENT & HOSPITALITY
Entertainment
0%
Hotels & Accommodation
9%
Only in certain circumstances
Restaurants
0%
EVENTS
Conferences, Trade Shows & Exhibitions
23%
Training Courses & Seminars
23%
GENERAL EXPENSES
Goods
23%
Inter-company charges
23%
Office Expenses
23%
Marketing Costs
23%
Professional Fees & AP invoices
23%
TRAVEL RELATED
Car Rental
0%
Fuel
0%
Public Transport
0%
Taxis
0%
Additional Information
How far back can your business claim VAT from Ireland?
January to December of the previous year
What’s the foreign VAT deadline in Ireland?
30 June of each year (Within 6 months of the end of the calendar year in which the tax was incurred)
How long does it take to receive a VAT refund from Ireland?
Depending on the complexity of your application and the capacity at the VAT authority, it can take up to 4 months to receive a VAT refund from Ireland
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