- Ireland announced Budget 2026 on October 7th 2025 with several VAT rate changes
- The 9% reduced VAT rate on gas and electricity will be extended until December 31st 2030 instead of expiring in 2025
- VAT rates on food, catering and hairdressing services will decrease from 13.5% to 9% starting July 1st 2026
- VAT on newly constructed apartments will drop from 13.5% to 9% effective immediately from October 8th 2025 through December 31st 2030
Source: meridianglobalservices.com
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