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Cross-Border Tax Compliance

Irish VAT for Non-Resident Companies & Businesses.

Doing business in Ireland from abroad? Whether you're trading goods, providing digital services, or managing projects on the ground without a physical Irish establishment, we handle your direct Irish Revenue registrations, VAT returns, and compliance from start to finish.

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No Local Office Needed

Register and operate in Ireland seamlessly without setting up a physical local subsidiary or branch office.

Direct Revenue Filings

Accurate periodic VAT return submissions through ROS (Revenue Online Service) to keep you fully compliant.

Fiscal Representation

Expert local liaison support to handle correspondence and security bond requirements with Irish Revenue.

Obligations

When Does a Foreign Business Need an Irish VAT Number?

Unlike Irish-established companies, non-resident businesses often have zero threshold allowance for certain activities. You may need to register immediately if you:

Importing & Selling Goods

If you import goods into Ireland from outside the EU and sell them locally, or engage in B2C distance selling exceeding EU thresholds without using OSS, local registration is required.

B2C Services in Ireland

Providing certain services directly to Irish consumers (B2C) where the place of supply is deemed to be Ireland often triggers an immediate requirement to register for Irish VAT.

Conferences & Events

Hosting admission-based exhibitions, cultural, artistic, or educational events physically located in Ireland requires non-resident VAT registration to collect and remit ticket tax.

How We Help

Our Process for Non-Resident Businesses

We bridge the gap between your international headquarters and Irish Revenue, managing every technical hurdle seamlessly.

01

Nexus & Liability Audit

We analyze your supply chain, contracts, and customer base to confirm whether Irish VAT registration is strictly mandatory.

02

Application & Setup

We prepare foreign entity documentation, appoint fiscal representation if needed, and file your TR1/TR2 applications with Revenue.

03

Ongoing Filings

We manage your periodic VAT returns, reverse-charge accounting mechanics, and refund claims with absolute precision.

The Reverse Charge Mechanism (B2B Supply)

If you are a foreign company providing standard business-to-business (B2B) services to an Irish VAT-registered company, you generally do not need to register for Irish VAT. The responsibility shifts to your Irish client via the reverse-charge rule. Let us verify your specific commercial setup to ensure you aren't registering unnecessarily.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to what international businesses ask about complying with Irish tax laws.

No, absolutely not. Foreign companies can register directly with Irish Revenue as a "Non-Resident Trader" without setting up a local subsidiary, branch office, or hiring local directors.
Yes. Depending on whether your company is based inside or outside the EU, you can recover Irish VAT paid on business expenses, hotel stays, or conferences either through the EU 8th Directive refund system or the 13th Directive reciprocal claim process.
A fiscal representative is a locally established agent who can act on behalf of non-EU companies in front of Irish Revenue. While not mandatory for all jurisdictions, Revenue may require a fiscal representative or financial bond depending on your country of origin and trading activities. We help evaluate and fulfill these requirements.

Expanding your business operations into Ireland?

Let's discuss your cross-border trade model and get your Irish VAT compliance sorted smoothly.

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Monday to Friday: 0800 hours – 1700 hours
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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