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.
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HelloTax · 3 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.
Meridian Global Services · 5 days ago
Ireland will introduce a 9% reduced VAT rate for restaurant, catering and hairdresser services from 1 July 2026, replacing the previous 13.5% rate. The change requires businesses to correctly allocate mixed supplies to the appropriate rates—accommodation remains at 13.5% and alcoholic drinks at 23%—to avoid penalties.
The Invoicing Hub · about 1 month ago
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RSM Ireland · 2 months ago
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Fintua · 3 months ago
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Fintua · 4 months ago
Fintua’s blog post reviews Ireland’s upcoming e‑invoicing mandate under the EU’s Digital Reporting Requirements, outlining the phased implementation schedule and the planned adoption of Peppol. It highlights the 10‑day invoicing window, the 2030 compliance deadline, and the role of AI in ensuring data quality. The piece serves as a practical guide for Irish businesses preparing for the new digital VAT regime.
Key Takeaways
Ireland will reintroduce a 9% VAT rate for food businesses, catering services and hairdressers from 1 July 2026.
No, the reduced 9% VAT rate does not apply to hotel accommodation in Ireland, but it does apply to food and catering provided by hotels from 1 July 2026.
The 9% VAT rate takes effect for food and catering services in Ireland from 1 July 2026.
Primary source
Read the full article at OrbitaxThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 7 July 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Ireland. The original source is Orbitax.
