Revenue Documents

VAT Treatment of Depositary and Global Custody Services

Outlines VAT treatment for depositary services, custodian services, and global custody arrangements. Relevant for financial institutions, asset managers, and custodians.

VAT Treatment of Pension Scheme Management

Covers VAT treatment for establishing and managing pension schemes. Relevant for pension providers, scheme administrators, and financial service providers.

VAT Treatment of Extended Warranties

Guidance on VAT liability for extended warranty services and insurance-type arrangements. Relevant for retailers, manufacturers, and warranty providers.

VAT Treatment of Negotiation Services

Guidance on VAT treatment for negotiation and intermediary services. Relevant for brokers, agents, and service providers facilitating transactions.

VAT Treatment of Personal Contract Plans

Details VAT treatment for personal contract hire and vehicle financing arrangements. Relevant for vehicle dealers, finance providers, and lease operators under sections 19(1) and 25(1) VATCA 2010.

VAT Treatment of Pension Scheme Management

Explains VAT treatment for services related to managing and administering pension schemes. Applicable to pension fund managers, trustees, and financial service providers handling pension administration.

VAT Treatment of Medical Equipment and Appliances

Covers VAT treatment for medical devices, equipment, and healthcare appliances. Relevant for medical suppliers, hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers.

VAT: Certain Sanitary Products

Explains VAT treatment and relief rates for certain sanitary products. Applicable to manufacturers, retailers, and importers of qualifying sanitary products.

VAT Treatment of Alcohol Products

Guidance on the VAT treatment of alcohol products, including wines, spirits, and beer. Relevant for suppliers, importers, and retailers of alcoholic beverages seeking clarity on applicable VAT rates and compliance requirements under Irish tax law.

VAT Treatment of Bread Supplies

Explains the VAT treatment of bread and bakery products, including zero-rated supplies for certain bread types. Essential for bakeries, retailers, and food businesses determining correct VAT rates on bread supplies.

VAT Treatment of Integrated Single Electricity Market

Guidance on VAT treatment within the Integrated Single Electricity Market (I-SEM) for electricity suppliers and traders. Covers place of supply rules and VAT obligations for electricity transactions in the all-island market.

VAT Treatment of Food Supplements

Clarifies VAT treatment of food supplement products and related items following Finance Bill 2019 changes. Relevant for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements.

VAT Treatment of Footwear

Outlines the VAT treatment and applicable rates for footwear supplies, including shoes, boots, and related products. Applicable to footwear manufacturers, importers, and retailers.

VAT Treatment of Garden Sheds and Prefabricated Structures

Guidance on VAT treatment of garden sheds, prefabricated buildings, and similar structures. Covers construction, supply, and installation scenarios relevant to manufacturers and suppliers of modular buildings.

VAT on Gifts and Promotional Goods

Explains VAT treatment of gifts, promotional items, and branded merchandise supplied to customers or employees. Relevant for businesses running promotional campaigns and gift schemes.

VAT Treatment of Horticultural Retailers

Guidance on VAT treatment for horticultural retailers supplying plants, seeds, gardening products, and related goods. Covers special provisions and margin schemes applicable to the horticulture sector.

VAT Treatment of Independent Film and TV Productions

Outlines VAT treatment for independent film and television production services and supplies. Essential for production companies, filmmakers, and broadcasters engaged in creative content production.

VAT Treatment of Photography Services

Guidance on VAT treatment of photography services and related supplies, including portrait, commercial, and event photography. Applicable to photographers, studios, and visual content providers.

VAT Treatment of Printing and Printed Matter

Explains VAT rates and treatment for printing services and printed materials, including books, newspapers, and printed media. Relevant for printers, publishers, and media businesses.

VAT Reverse Charge: Gas and Electricity

Guidance on reverse charge VAT treatment for supplies of gas, electricity, and related energy certificates. Applicable to energy suppliers, traders, and businesses purchasing utilities under reverse charge rules.

VAT Treatment of Second-Hand Goods

Explains the margin scheme and VAT treatment for second-hand goods, including vehicles and agricultural machinery. Essential for second-hand dealers, auctioneers, and used goods retailers.

VAT Treatment of Live Horses, Greyhounds, and Insemination

Outlines VAT treatment for supplies of live horses and greyhounds, insemination services, and horse hire. Relevant to breeders, racing industry participants, and livestock dealers.

VAT Treatment of Motor Vehicle Transactions

Guidance on VAT treatment for motor vehicle sales, supply, and related transactions. Applicable to vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and businesses engaging in vehicle transactions.

Partial Recovery of VAT on Passenger Motor Vehicles

Guidance on partial VAT recovery rules for qualifying passenger motor vehicles. Relevant for businesses and individuals claiming partial VAT deductions on car purchases.

VAT Treatment of Pharmacists Scheme

This guidance outlines the special VAT scheme for pharmacies with annual vatable turnover under €1.5 million, developed in consultation with the Irish Pharmacy Union. The scheme addresses operational issues including Primary Care Reimbursement Services (PCRS) treatment, zero-rated goods, and Electronic Point of Sales (EPOS) system limitations. This document is essential for pharmacy owners, accountants, and tax consultants advising pharmacies on VAT compliance and simplified accounting methods.

VAT Recovery on Motor Vehicles

Explains VAT recovery provisions and restrictions for motor vehicle purchases by businesses. Covers eligibility criteria and deduction rules for vehicle-related VAT.

Retailers Special Schemes

Guidance on special VAT schemes available to retailers, including simplified accounting methods and margin schemes. Essential for retail businesses seeking alternative VAT compliance approaches.

VAT on Food and Drink – Wholesale and Retail

Guidance on VAT treatment for food and drink supplies by wholesalers and retailers. Relevant for food and beverage businesses, covering zero-rated and standard-rated food items under Schedule 2 and Schedule 3 of the VAT Consolidation Act 2010.

VAT Treatment of Animal Medicines

Guidance on VAT liability for veterinary medicines and animal health products. Relevant for veterinarians, farmers, animal health providers, and pharmaceutical suppliers.

VAT Treatment of Blood and Blood Plasma Products

Guidance on VAT liability for blood, blood plasma, and blood-derived products. Relevant for blood banks, plasma collection services, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and healthcare providers.

VAT Treatment of Clothing

Guidance on VAT liability for clothing and garments. Relevant for fashion retailers, manufacturers, and fashion wholesalers determining correct VAT classification.

VAT Treatment of Hot Drinks and Hot Food

Guidance on VAT treatment for hot food and hot drink supplies in catering and retail settings. Relevant for restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and food retailers.

VAT Treatment of Human Medicines

Outlines VAT liability for medicinal products for human use, including pharmaceuticals and prescription medicines. Relevant for pharmacies, manufacturers, and healthcare providers under Schedule 2 paragraph 11(1).

VAT: Admission to Amusement Parks & Fairgrounds

Details VAT treatment for admission charges to amusement parks and fairgrounds under Section 46(1)(c) and Schedule 3 of VATCA 2010. Applicable to entertainment venue operators and rate determination.

VAT Treatment of Canteen Services

Guidance on VAT treatment for canteen and catering services under Section 25 and Schedule 3 of VATCA 2010 and SI 639/2010. Relevant for employers and catering providers determining VAT obligations.

VAT: Cost Sharing Groups

Guidance on VAT treatment and registration requirements for cost sharing groups and arrangements. Relevant for organizations participating in joint cost allocation structures.

VAT Treatment of Dental Services

Outlines VAT treatment applicable to dental services and professional charges. Relevant for dental practitioners and clinic operators determining VAT obligations.

VAT: Electronic Publications

Details VAT treatment for electronic publications and digital content. Applicable to publishers, authors, and digital content providers determining correct VAT classification and rates.

VAT Treatment of Hiring Means of Transport

Explains VAT treatment for hiring and leasing of transport means including vehicles, aircraft, and vessels. Covers place of supply rules and applicable rates for rental services.

VAT Treatment of Agricultural Services

Guidance on VAT rules applied to agricultural services. Relevant for farmers, agricultural contractors, and service providers in the farming sector. Covers taxable supplies under sections 2(1), 4(1), 65, and 66 of VATCA 2010.

VAT on Services Provided by Barristers

Sets out VAT rules governing legal services supplied by barristers, including the determination of taxable amounts. Applicable to barristers, legal practices, and clients receiving barrister services under sections 28(2)(a) and (b) of VATCA 2010.

VAT Treatment of Charitable Donations via SMS

Explains VAT treatment for charitable donations made through SMS payment mechanisms. Relevant for charities, telecommunications providers, and donors making remote charitable contributions under section 43A of VATCA 2010.

VAT Deductibility for Conference Accommodation

Guidance on VAT input tax deductibility for accommodation and services provided at qualifying conferences. Applicable to businesses hosting conferences and attendees claiming input deductions under sections 60(1), 60(2), and Schedule 3 of VATCA 2010.

VAT for Services Connected with Immovable Property

Covers VAT treatment of services related to real property, including place of supply rules and exemptions. Relevant for property consultants, agents, and businesses providing property-related services under sections 33(2) and 34(c) of VATCA 2010 and EU Regulation 282/2011.

VAT Treatment of Education and Vocational Training

Sets out VAT exemptions and rules for education and vocational training services. Applicable to educational institutions, training providers, and related service suppliers under Schedule 1, paragraph 4 of VATCA 2010.

VAT Treatment of eGaming Services

Guidance on VAT rules applied to electronic gaming services and supply chains. Relevant for online gaming operators, software providers, and platform operators in the eGaming sector.

VAT on Emergency Accommodation & Ancillary Services

Explains VAT treatment for emergency accommodation and related services. Applicable to providers of temporary housing, hostels, and ancillary services under Schedule 1 and Schedule 3 of VATCA 2010 and VAT Regulations 2010.

VAT Treatment of Employment Agencies

Covers VAT rules for staff recruitment, employment agency services, and related supplies. Relevant for employment agencies, recruitment firms, and temporary staffing providers under section 37(1) of VATCA 2010.

VAT on Admission Fees to Historic Houses and Gardens

Sets out VAT treatment for entry fees to historic properties and gardens. Applicable to heritage sites, museums, and tourist attractions offering admission services under Schedule 1 and Schedule 3 of VATCA 2010.

VAT on Guest and Holiday Accommodation

Covers VAT treatment of accommodation services provided by hotels, guesthouses, and holiday rental properties. Relevant for hospitality businesses and accommodation providers.

VAT Treatment of Linen Hire and Laundry Services

Explains VAT treatment for hire and laundry services for textiles in the healthcare sector. Relevant for laundry service providers, hospitals, and healthcare facilities using linen rental services.

VAT for Law Searchers and Law Agents Services

Guidance on VAT registration requirements and tax treatment for law searchers and legal agents providing conveyancing and property search services. Applicable to legal professionals and service providers.

VAT Treatment of Medical Services

Guidance on VAT exemptions and treatment for medical services provided by healthcare practitioners. Relevant for medical professionals, healthcare facilities, and those supplying medical services to understand exemption eligibility under VATCA 2010.

VAT Treatment of Member-Owned Golf Clubs

Explains VAT treatment for member-owned golf clubs regarding membership fees, facility charges, and ancillary services. Essential for golf club operators and management to ensure correct VAT compliance on club activities.

VAT Treatment of Opticians

Guidance on VAT treatment for opticians' services including eye examinations and dispensing of optical goods. Applicable to opticians and optical retailers determining VAT obligations on medical and non-medical supplies.

VAT Treatment of Personal Insolvency Services

Sets out VAT treatment for services provided by personal insolvency practitioners in debt resolution and bankruptcy proceedings. Relevant for insolvency professionals, debt advisors, and those managing personal financial distress.

VAT Treatment of Home Care Services

Explains VAT treatment for home care and domiciliary care services including nursing and personal care. Relevant for care providers, social care agencies, and healthcare organizations offering in-home services.

VAT Treatment of Solicitors' Services

Outlines VAT treatment for legal services provided by solicitors including conveyancing, litigation, and advisory services. Essential guidance for law firms and solicitors on VAT compliance and exemptions.

VAT Treatment of Sporting Facilities

Covers VAT treatment for provision of sporting facilities and sports activities by clubs and commercial operators. Applicable to sports clubs, gyms, leisure centers, and facility managers determining VAT liability.

VAT Treatment of Research by Educational Bodies

Explains VAT exemptions for research services carried out by third-level educational institutions. Applicable to universities, research centers, and academic institutions providing research services.

VAT Treatment of Farm Relief Services

Guidance on VAT treatment for farm relief and agricultural relief services including temporary labor and farm management services. Relevant for agricultural service providers and farmers using relief services.

VAT Treatment of Restaurant and Catering Services

Sets out VAT treatment for restaurant, catering, and food service provision including place of supply rules. Essential for restaurateurs, caterers, and food service operators on VAT compliance.

VAT Treatment of Solar Panels

Guidance on VAT treatment for supply and installation of solar panels and renewable energy equipment. Relevant for renewable energy providers, installers, and consumers on VAT rates and exemptions.

VAT Treatment of Telecommunications and Electronic Services

Covers VAT treatment for telecommunications, broadcasting, and electronic (TBE) services including place of supply rules and reverse charge mechanisms. Essential for telecom providers and digital service suppliers.

VAT Treatment of Admission to Events

Outlines VAT treatment for event admission charges including cultural, sporting, and entertainment events. Relevant for event organizers, venues, and ticketing services.

VAT Treatment of Betting, Remote Services and Lotteries

Covers VAT treatment for betting services, remote betting platforms, and lottery operations. Relevant for bookmakers, online betting providers, and gaming operators.

VAT Treatment of Gaming and Amusement Machines

Details VAT treatment for gaming machines, amusement arcades, and mechanical gaming devices. Relevant for gaming operators, venue owners, and machine suppliers.

VAT Treatment of Services for Vessels and Aircraft

Outlines VAT treatment for repair, maintenance, and supply services for ships and aircraft. Relevant for marine operators, aviation services, and transport providers.

VAT Treatment of Social Media Influencers

Guidance on VAT treatment for influencer services, sponsored content, and social media marketing activities. Relevant for content creators, influencers, and digital marketing providers.

VAT Treatment of Taxi Drivers

Outlines VAT obligations and treatment for taxi drivers and ride-sharing services. Relevant for taxi operators, driver-operators, and transportation service providers.

VAT Treatment of Room Hire

Guidance on the VAT implications of renting or hiring rooms for commercial purposes. Relevant for businesses offering accommodation services, event venues, and property owners.

VAT Treatment of Call-Off Stock Arrangements

Details VAT treatment for call-off stock supply arrangements and warehouse arrangements. Relevant for suppliers, distributors, and businesses with call-off agreements under sections 23 and 23A of VATCA 2010.

VAT Treatment of State Procurement

Guidance on VAT treatment of goods and services procured by public bodies and state entities. Covers exemptions, recovery rules, and compliance requirements for government procurement.

VAT Treatment of Transfer of Business

Explains VAT treatment and exemptions for transfer of business as a going concern. Applicable to business owners, accountants, and advisors managing business transfers and acquisitions.

VAT Bad Debts Relief

Guidance on claiming VAT relief for bad debts and adjusting the taxable amount when customer payments are not received. Relevant for all businesses seeking to recover VAT on unpaid invoices.

Single and Multi-Purpose Vouchers VAT

Explains VAT treatment for single-purpose and multi-purpose vouchers under Irish VAT law. Applicable to retailers, gift card issuers, and businesses issuing vouchers for goods or services.

VAT Treatment of Staff Secondments

Outlines VAT treatment for seconding employees between organizations and Revenue's concessions on secondment arrangements. Applicable to employers, staffing agencies, and businesses engaging seconded staff.

VAT Treatment of Vouchers

Guidance on VAT treatment for vouchers excluding single and multi-purpose vouchers. Relevant for businesses issuing discounts, coupons, and gift vouchers.

Changes in VAT Rates

Explains procedures and VAT treatment implications when VAT rates change. Essential for all businesses needing to understand supply timing and rate changes.

Zero-Rating Intra-Community Supplies

Sets out substantive requirements for claiming zero VAT rating on supplies to other EU member states. Applicable to exporters and businesses making intra-community supplies of goods.

Mixed Supplies of Goods and Services

Guidance on VAT treatment where a single supply comprises both goods and services at different rates. Relevant for businesses providing bundled products and mixed offerings.

VAT Postponed Accounting

Explains the postponed accounting scheme allowing businesses to defer VAT reporting on certain imports. Relevant for importers and businesses eligible for this simplified VAT treatment.

VAT Adjustment for Unpaid Consideration

Guidance on adjusting VAT deductible when consideration for a supply remains unpaid. Applicable to businesses making supplies for which payment has not been received.

VAT Expression of Doubt

Explains procedures for businesses to submit expressions of doubt regarding VAT treatment of uncertain transactions. Applicable when taxpayers have reasonable doubt about VAT liability.

EU Cross-Border Payment Reporting

Details reporting obligations for payment service providers handling cross-border payments within the EU. Applicable to banks, payment processors, and financial service providers.

VAT Cash Register Records Obligations

Sets out record-keeping requirements for cash register and electronic payment system data. Applicable to all retail businesses and traders using electronic recording systems.

Protecting Your Business from VAT Fraud

Guidance on identifying and protecting against VAT fraud schemes, including carousel fraud and missing trader fraud. Relevant for all businesses to safeguard operations and compliance.

Section 108A Information Requirements

Explains notice procedures for Revenue to require provision of specific VAT-related information and documentation. Applicable to all businesses subject to Revenue information requests.

Section 108B Document Issuance Requirements

Details Revenue's authority to require businesses to issue specific documents such as invoices or credit notes. Applicable to all traders subject to Revenue documentation notices.

Preventing, Detecting and Combating VAT Fraud

Comprehensive guidance on identification, prevention and enforcement measures against VAT fraud. Relevant for Revenue officials, tax practitioners, and businesses seeking to understand fraud prevention strategies and compliance expectations.

CESOP Registration Guidelines and Filing

Provides registration requirements and filing guidance for the Customs Export System (CESOP). Relevant for businesses exporting goods outside the EU and managing customs documentation.

VAT Registration of Student Unions

Guidance on VAT registration obligations for student unions, which are typically unincorporated associations. Relevant for educational institutions and student union officials determining their VAT registration requirements under Irish tax law.

VAT Registration of Trade Protection Associations (Schedule 1, Para 3(3))

This document explains the VAT registration obligations and exemptions for trade protection associations (TPAs) under paragraph 3(3) of Schedule 1 to the VAT Consolidation Act 2010. It clarifies that TPAs supplying services to members without payment (except membership subscriptions) are VAT-exempt, but must register if they provide taxable goods or services exceeding the registration threshold. The document outlines Revenue's current practice on partial registration, VAT deductibility on mixed supplies, and record-keeping requirements for TPAs with both exempt and taxable activities.

Procedure for Cancelling a VAT Registration

Details the administrative procedure for cancelling VAT registrations, particularly for businesses that cannot be traced. Relevant for Revenue officials managing deregistrations and for businesses ceasing VAT-liable activities.

VAT - Reverse Charge Transactions (Section 76)

Guidance on the reverse charge mechanism under section 76 of VATCA 2010 for specific supply circumstances. Relevant for businesses involved in cross-border transactions and supplies subject to reverse charge rules.

Deposit Return Scheme VAT Treatment

Guidance on VAT treatment of deposit and return schemes for goods and packaging. Relevant for retailers, manufacturers, and packaging providers implementing or participating in deposit return schemes.

EU VAT SME Scheme - Cross-border Guidelines (VATCA 2010)

This manual provides comprehensive guidelines for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating across EU borders under the EU VAT SME Scheme (VSME). It references VATCA 2010 sections 2, 5, 6, 59, 60, and 80, and Part 10 Chapter 5, covering eligibility criteria, application procedures via ROS, annual turnover thresholds, quarterly reporting obligations, and interaction with standard VAT regimes. Tax consultants, SME business owners, and VAT compliance practitioners use this document to understand simplified cross-border VAT compliance requirements and registration procedures.

Flat-Rate Addition and Milk from Creameries

Details the flat-rate addition scheme and special VAT treatment for milk purchases from creameries under section 86(1) VATCA 2010. Relevant for dairy farmers, agricultural suppliers, and food producers.

Flat-Rate Scheme for Farmers

Comprehensive guidance on the flat-rate scheme for farmers under sections 86 and 86A VATCA 2010. Relevant for agricultural producers, farmers, and food producers using the simplified VAT scheme.

VAT Treatment of Broiler Chicken Services

Guidance on VAT treatment for broiler chicken production and related services. Relevant for poultry producers, contract farmers, and agricultural service providers.