New guidance modifies startup relief (Section 486C TCA) and introduces foreign dividend exemptions (Section 831B TCA), with PRSI-linked caps and EUR 40K-60K thresholds.

The Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 102/25 on 16 May 2025, announcing updates to the Corporation Tax: General Background.

The guidance has been updated to include Finance Act 2024 amendments to start-up relief in section 486C Taxes Consolidation Act (TCA) 1997 and information on the new participation exemption for foreign distributions in section 831B TCA 1997.