Country tax profile · 2026
Ireland VAT / sales tax
How Ireland taxes VAT / sales
Ireland charges a standard VAT/GST of 23% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Ireland and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Ireland's VAT / sales tax compares
Ireland's VAT / sales tax of 23% is the 10th highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a Europe average of 18.4%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Portugal (23%) · Poland (23%) · Slovakia (23%) · Italy (22%) · Greece (24%) · Estonia (24%)
Who is a tax resident of Ireland?
183 days in a tax year, OR 280 days over two consecutive years (with >30 in each). Non-domiciled residents taxed on remittance basis for foreign income.
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Ireland?
Ireland charges a standard VAT/GST of 23% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.