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Ireland Budget 2026: 9% VAT Rate Extended for Tourism, Hospitality and Energy

  • Ireland Budget 2026 extends the reduced 9% VAT rate on gas and electricity supply until December 31, 2030, providing long term stability for households and businesses
  • The 9% VAT rate for electric vehicle charging is also extended until December 31, 2030 to encourage continued investment in e-mobility infrastructure
  • Starting July 1, 2026, food and catering services plus hairdressing services will return to the reduced 9% VAT rate, down from the current 13.5% rate to support tourism and hospitality recovery
  • New apartment sales will benefit from a 9% VAT rate from October 8, 2025 through December 31, 2030 as part of government strategy to address housing affordability and increase construction
  • Businesses must update their tax systems, accounting processes and compliance strategies to handle these VAT rate changes, particularly preparing for mid-year adjustments taking effect July 2026

Source: fintua.com

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.



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