Ireland to increase infrastructure spending by 30%
The updated National Development Plan outlines a wide-ranging strategy for infrastructure development from 2026 to 2030, focusing on housing, energy, water, and transport. Ireland’s government has announced a major boost to infrastructure
See MoreIreland: Irish Revenue revises schedule of revenue powers
The brief confirms the updates to the Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) as of July 2025. The Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 135/25 on 15 July 2025 about updates to Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) 38-04-15 Schedule of Powers. Revenue eBrief No.
See MoreIreland updates carbon tax and horticultural relief rates from May 2025
The eBrief updates tax guides to reflect revised mineral oil, solid fuel carbon, and natural gas carbon tax rates, including updated relief rates, contact details, and manual titles. The Irish Revenue has published Revenue eBrief No. 132/25,
See MoreIreland issues VAT guidance on event admissions and education services
Irish Revenue issued new VAT guidance on event admissions and education services, updating place of supply rules for virtual events from 1 January 2025. Irish Revenue has released eBrief No. 127/25 on 26 June 2025, announcing the publication of a
See MoreIreland: Revenue updates guidance on DAC, equivalent frameworks
Irish Revenue updated its Tax and Duty Manual to include Ireland’s adoption of the DAC directives and equivalent international information exchange frameworks. The Irish tax authority (Revenue) has published eBrief No. 118/25 on 16 June 2025,
See MoreIreland releases updated EU VAT guidelines for small enterprises
Ireland issues new VAT guidelines for SMEs under EU scheme, exempting cross-border sales under EUR 100,000 from 2025. Ireland’s Revenue Commissioners published eBrief No. 113/2025 on 4 June 2025, providing new guidance on the EU VAT scheme for
See MoreIreland updates tax registration guidelines for corporation tax, income tax, and other taxes
Irish Revenue updates registration guidelines for income tax, corporation tax, PAYE/PRSI, and RCT. Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 109/25 on 23 May 2025, announcing revised guidelines for registering for Income Tax (IT), Corporation Tax
See MoreIreland updates general corporate tax guidance
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
See MoreIreland: Revenue updates guidelines on interest charges for late tax payments
Irish Revenue has updated its guidelines on interest for late tax payments, now covering Capital Acquisitions Tax. The eBrief clarifies interest rules, removes mentions of Fixed Direct Debit and Balloon payments, and updates due dates for
See MoreLiechtenstein parliament ratifies tax treaty with Ireland
Liechtenstein’s parliament has given its approval to the ratification of the tax treaty with Ireland concerning income and capital on 9 May 2025. The agreement regulates the elimination of double taxation in cross-border situations. It is based
See MoreIreland: Revenue updates Pillar Two tax guidelines
Irish Revenue issued eBrief 098/2025 on 8 May 2025, updating its Tax and Duty Manual on global minimum taxation rules. The following two Tax and Duty Manuals (TDMs) relating to Pillar Two have been updated: TDM Part 04A-01-01 - Global
See MoreIreland issues guidance on new corporate tax exemption for foreign distributions
The Irish Revenue Commissioners published Revenue eBrief No. 095/25 on 6 May 2025, which provides guidance on the corporate tax participation exemption for distributions received from foreign subsidiaries. This exemption applies from 1 January
See MoreIreland updates excise rates ahead of carbon tax hike
Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 090/25 on 25 April 2025, announcing updates to the Tax and Duty Manual concerning excise duty rates on energy products and electricity. The Tax and Duty Manual (TDM) on Excise Duty Rates on Energy Products
See MoreIreland: Revenue extends pay & file deadline for certain self-assessment taxpayers
Ireland Revenue has announced an extension to the Pay & File deadline for certain self-assessment Income Tax and Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) customers, as outlined in eBrief No. 088/25 on 24 April 2025. The new deadline for filing and
See MoreLiechtenstein: Government approves tax treaty with Ireland
The Liechtenstein government has approved the ratification of the income and capital tax treaty with Ireland on 15 April 2025. Earlier, the Liechtenstein government issued a release announcing that Prime Minister Daniel Risch and Ambassador Aoife
See MoreIreland: Revenue issues guidance on general anti-avoidance rule and protective notifications
Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 085/25 on 16 April 2025, introducing a new Tax and Duty Manual Part 33-02-03, which offers guidance on the general anti-avoidance rule and the use of protective notifications. This manual provides guidance
See MoreIreland: Revenue revises VAT repayment offset rules following debt warehousing conclusion
Irish Revenue has published eBrief No. 080/25 on 7 April 2025 announcing an update to the VAT Repayment Offset section of the Tax and Duty Manual, reflecting the conclusion of the debt warehousing scheme. Tax and Duty Manual VAT Repayment Offset
See MoreIreland launches consultation on R&D tax credit review
Ireland's Department of Finance has launched a public consultation to review the research and development (R&D) tax credit, seeking feedback on its effectiveness and impact on innovation and business growth on 2 April 2025. The consultation
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