CPA Ireland VAT is where small businesses get caught out most often. The thresholds changed, the rates differ by product, and a missed VAT3 brings interest and penalties fast. If your turnover is heading towards the registration thresholds, the timing of when you register matters.
We take care of the lot: registration, the bi-monthly VAT3, the annual return of trading details, and the EU filings if you trade across borders. If Revenue opens a VAT query or audit, we stand in front of it for you.
Read our guide: VAT return deadlines in IrelandTL;DR
We prepare and file your VAT3 returns, handle your VAT registration, and keep you the right side of Revenue. Bi-monthly returns start at €110 per period and monthly from €75. We also handle VIES and Intrastat for EU trade.
What you get
What your VAT service includes
One fixed fee, quoted before we begin. From €75/mo.
- VAT3 returns prepared and filed every period
- VAT registration and advice on the right timing
- Correct VAT rates applied across your products and services
- VIES and Intrastat returns for EU trade
- Annual Return of Trading Details (RTD)
- Revenue audit and investigation support
How it works
Three simple steps
Register correctly
We assess whether and when you must register, and handle the application so it is right first time.
Reconcile each period
We check your sales and purchase VAT against your records so the figures stand up to scrutiny.
File and remind
We file the VAT3 by the deadline and remind you of the payment so you are never late.
Works well with
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Cloud bookkeeping on Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage. Bank reconciliation and tidy books, no paperwork drop-ins.
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Statutory accounts prepared and signed by a CPA, and filed with the CRO where required.
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Weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payroll, PAYE Modernisation compliant, with digital payslips for your staff.
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VAT Returns: your questions answered
What is the VAT registration threshold in Ireland?
As of 2025 you must register for VAT once turnover exceeds €42,500 for services or €85,000 for goods in any 12-month period. You can also register voluntarily below those limits if it suits your business. We check your figures and advise on the best timing. Source: revenue.ie.
When are VAT returns due in Ireland?
Most businesses file a VAT3 every two months, due by the 19th of the month after the period ends, or the 23rd when filing and paying on ROS. So the January to February period is due in March. Some smaller traders file every four or six months by arrangement with Revenue.
How much does a VAT return cost?
Bi-monthly VAT returns start at €110 per period and monthly returns from €75, both fixed and quoted upfront. The price depends on the number of transactions. If we also do your bookkeeping, the VAT return is usually included in that monthly fee.
What are the VAT rates in Ireland?
The standard rate is 23%. A reduced 13.5% rate applies to many services such as construction and certain fuels, a 9% rate applies to some tourism and hospitality, and 0% applies to most food, children's clothing, and oral medicine. We make sure each sale carries the correct rate.
What happens during a VAT audit?
Revenue reviews your VAT3 returns against your sales and purchase records for a period. We prepare the file, attend on your behalf, and answer Revenue's questions. Good bookkeeping is the best defence, which is why we keep your records audit-ready year round.
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