VAT Registration Threshold Checker Ireland 2026
Check whether your business turnover exceeds the Irish VAT registration threshold. Covers goods (€80,000), services (€40,000), and distance selling rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The VAT registration threshold is €80,000 for suppliers of goods (or mixed supplies) and €40,000 for services-only businesses.
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You must register for VAT once your taxable turnover exceeds the relevant threshold in any 12-month period. Failure to register on time results in penalties.
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Yes. Voluntary registration allows you to reclaim input VAT on purchases. This is advantageous if your customers are VAT-registered businesses.
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You must register within 30 days of exceeding the threshold. Revenue can retrospectively apply VAT from when you exceeded the limit.
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No — it applies to any rolling 12-month period. You must register if you exceed the threshold at any point in the previous 12 months, not just at year end.
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This calculator is based on legislation and guidance from the following official sources:
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