- Only establishments located in Ireland can now be members of Irish VAT groups.
- This change is effective immediately for new VAT groups and must be implemented by existing groups by 31 December 2026.
- The update aligns Irish VAT grouping rules with EU case law and the majority of EU Member States.
- Non-Irish head offices or branches can no longer be included in Irish VAT groups; transactions with them are now subject to normal VAT rules.
- The change particularly impacts financial services and investment management businesses with overseas branches or establishments.
Source: maples.com
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