Ireland implements 0% interest on debt in warehouse scheme
On 6 February 2024, Irish Revenue declared that it would implement a 0% interest rate on warehoused debt and that the necessary legislation to implement the reduction would be introduced at the next available opportunity. Irish Revenue also
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Ireland: Irish revenue publishes guidance on VAT return of trading details
On 16 January 2024, the Irish Revenue published eBrief No. 024/24 concerning a new Tax and Duty Manual that offers guidance about the annual VAT Return of Trading Details. This guide will provide assistance to filers submitting the annual VAT Return
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Ireland issues guidance on new reporting obligations
On December 2023, the Irish Revenue released eBrief No. 273/23—a new tax and duty manual entitled Reporting Requirement for Payment Service Providers on Cross-Border Payments - EU Central Electronic System of Payment Information (CESOP). This
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Ireland publishes new guidance on requesting TP documentation
On 18 December 2023, the Irish Revenue issued eBrief No. 261/23 providing a new Tax and Duty Manual Part 35a-01-05 - Requests for Transfer Pricing (TP) Documentation. This Tax and Duty Manual documents the operational policy of the Transfer
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Ireland passes finance act (no. 2) 2023 for 2024 budget and pillar 2 global minimum tax
On 18 December 2023, Ireland enacted the Finance Act (No. 2) 2023 (Act No. 39 of 2023), which contains provisions for the Pillar 2 global minimum tax in line with Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 of 14 December 2022. In addition to the Pillar 2
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Ireland: Revenue publishes registration guidelines for platform operators under DAC7
On 6 November 2023, the Irish Revenue issued eBrief No. 235/23, which provides registration Guidelines for platform operators for the exchange of information on income generated through digital platforms (DAC7). With effect from 1 January 2024,
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Ireland: Government publishes Finance Bill 2023
On 19 October 2023, the Minister for Finance of Ireland, Mr. Michael McGrath presented the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023 as part of the Irish budget. The Finance Bill implements the taxation changes announced on Budget Day as well as introducing some
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Ireland: Revenue updates guidance for platform operators under DAC7
On 23 October 2023, the Irish Revenue issued eBrief No. 231/23, which provides updated guidance for platform operators for the exchange of information on income generated through digital platforms (DAC7). The provisions relating to the reporting
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Ireland: Finance Minister presents 2024 Budget to the Parliament
On 10 October 2023, Mr. Michael McGrath, the Minister for Finance of Ireland presented the 2024 Budget to the Parliament. The main tax measures proposed in the 2024 Budget include: OECD Pillar Two The Minister announced that the upcoming
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Ireland reveals plan for implementing participation exemption in Irish corporate tax
On 14 September 2023, the Minister for Finance MR. Michael McGrath published a Roadmap for the Introduction of a Participation Exemption to Irish Corporation Tax, including a technical consultation to inform ongoing design work. The roadmap sets
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Ireland: Revenue increases mineral oil tax rates
On 24 August 2023, the Irish Revenue issued eBrief No. 187/23 on Mineral Oil Tax (MOT) rate changes. Accordingly, the Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) on Excise Duty Rates on Energy Products and Electricity has been updated to reflect increases in MOT
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Ireland: Revenue issued new guidance on R&D tax credit
On 21 August 2023, the Irish Revenue issued eBrief No. 185/23 on research and development (R&D) corporation tax credit. Accordingly, Revenue released a new Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) Part 29-02-03A. This manual provides information about how to
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Ireland implements temporary solidarity contribution for fossil fuel sector
On 2 August 2023, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Mr. Eamon Ryan, signed an order to commence the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Act 2023. The order is effective from 2
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Ireland: Government releases second feedback statement implementing global minimum tax
On 27 July 2023, the Irish Government released second feedback statement on the transposition of the OECD Pillar Two global minimum tax rules in line with EU Council Directive 2022/2523 of 14 December 2022. The consultation period will run to close
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Ireland: Revenue issues guidelines on EU tax dispute resolution mechanisms
On 17 July 2023, the Irish Revenue issued eBrief No. 165/23 on European Union (EU) tax dispute resolution mechanisms. Accordingly, Tax and Duty Manual Part 35-02-10 - Guidelines on the European Union (Tax Dispute Resolution Mechanisms) Regulations
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Ireland: Revenue updates guidance on R&D tax credit
On 17 July 2023, the Irish Revenue issued eBrief No. 166/23 on research and development (R&D) corporation tax credit. Accordingly, Tax and Duty Manual Part 29-02-03 - Research and Development (R&D) Corporation Tax Credit - has
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Ireland: Revenue issues guidance for platform operators under DAC7
On 5 July 2023, the Irish Revenue issued eBrief No. 155/23, which provides guidance for platform operators for the exchange of information on income generated through digital platforms (DAC7). Council Directive 2011/16/EU (DAC) provides for the
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Ireland: Government to introduce temporary solidarity contribution to fossil fuel sector
On 23 June 2023, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Mr. Eamon Ryan, announced the publication of the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023. This Bill provides for a
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