What is the new reduced VAT rate for restaurant, catering, and hairdresser services in Ireland?

The new reduced VAT rate is 9%, effective 1 July 2026.

When does the new 9% rate take effect?

It takes effect on 1 July 2026.

Which VAT rates still apply to accommodation and alcoholic drinks in Ireland?

Accommodation remains at 13.5% reduced rate, while alcoholic drinks are taxed at the standard 23% rate.

How should businesses handle mixed supplies involving services at different VAT rates?

Businesses must correctly allocate each component to its applicable rate (e.g., accommodation 13.5%, dinner 9%, drinks 23%) to avoid penalties.

Ireland's 9% reduced VAT rate on restaurant, catering and hairdresser services: How you can prepare!

Hospitality VAT reduction now in effect: What businesses need to know

Crowe · 4 days ago

Ireland has reduced the VAT rate for hospitality services to 9% from 1 July 2026, replacing the previous 13.5% rate. The change applies to restaurants, catering, hot takeaway food and hairdressing services, and will remain until 31 December 2030.

How is the VAT flat rate for farmers calculated?

Agriland · 5 days ago

Ireland's VAT Flat Rate Scheme for farmers is reviewed annually, with the flat-rate addition falling to 4.5% from 1 January 2026. The scheme allows unregistered farmers to add a percentage charge to invoices to VAT-registered businesses, compensating for input VAT.

Ireland Permanent 9% VAT rate for food and hairdressing services

Global VAT Compliance · 8 days ago

Ireland: The 9% VAT rate for food, catering and hairdressing services became permanent on 1 July 2026, replacing the temporary measure. The standard 13.5% rate continues to apply to hotel accommodation, while the reduced rate also covers food and catering services provided by hotels.

Ireland Reintroduce 9% VAT Rate for Food Businesses and Hairdressers

Orbitax · 14 days ago

Ireland will reintroduce a 9% VAT rate for food businesses, catering services and hairdressers from 1 July 2026. The reduced rate does not apply to hotel accommodation, but does apply to food and catering provided by hotels.

EU VAT Registration for US Sellers

HelloTax · 17 days ago

EU VAT registration may be required for US e-commerce sellers who store goods in Europe or import products into an EU country. The guide outlines registration timelines, filing frequencies, and fiscal representative requirements for key EU markets such as Ireland, Germany, Estonia, Netherlands, Spain, Latvia, Lithuania, United Kingdom, France, and Italy.

Ireland’s e-invoicing mandate: what to expect by 2028

The Invoicing Hub · about 2 months ago

Ireland is set to introduce a comprehensive e‑invoicing mandate in phases, with B2B reception mandatory from November 2028 and full ViDA compliance by July 2030. The mandate will rely on the Peppol network, using Peppol BIS 3.0 for B2B and Peppol BIS/PINT‑EU 4.0 for cross‑border e‑reporting. Revenue will issue detailed guidance ahead of each phase.