Services / VAT Returns
VAT returns filed correctly.
Every deadline met.
VAT compliance is non-negotiable — and the penalties for late or incorrect filing add up fast. We prepare, reconcile, and file your VAT3 returns so you never have to think about it.
What is included
Full VAT compliance from registration through to filing, reconciliation, and Revenue correspondence. We handle every VAT obligation so you stay compliant and cash-flow optimised.
- VAT3 return preparation and filing
- RTD (Return of Trading Details)
- VAT registration with Revenue
- OSS / IOSS registration (EU digital services)
- Reverse charge VAT (B2B EU services)
- VAT on property transactions
- VAT reconciliation
- VAT planning and cash flow advice
- Correspondence with Revenue
- VAT audit support
VAT filing periods in Ireland
Bi-monthly
Most businesses
Commences Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov
Four-monthly
Annual VAT liability €3,001–€14,400
Authorised by Collector-General
Six-monthly
Annual VAT liability €3,000 or less
Authorised by Collector-General
Revenue penalty for late VAT filing
5% surcharge on unpaid VAT, up to EUR 12,695. Interest at 0.0274% per day on late payments. We ensure this never happens.
VAT fixed penalties
Revenue imposes fixed penalties for the following VAT compliance failures, regardless of any tax owed.
Failure to keep proper books and records
€4,000
Failure to register as an accountable person
€4,000
Careless behaviour
€3,000
Deliberate behaviour
€5,000
VAT Returns FAQs
How often do I need to file VAT in Ireland?
The standard taxable period is bi-monthly (every two months), commencing on the first day of January, March, May, July, September, and November. The Collector-General may authorise four-monthly returns if your annual VAT liability is between €3,001 and €14,400, or six-monthly returns if your annual liability is €3,000 or less. We confirm your correct period at registration.
What is the VAT registration threshold in Ireland?
The threshold is EUR 85,000 for goods and EUR 42,500 for services in a 12-month period. If you expect to exceed these, you should register before the threshold is reached. Voluntary registration is also possible.
Do I need to charge VAT if I am selling to EU customers?
It depends. B2B sales to VAT-registered EU businesses use reverse charge — no Irish VAT charged. B2C sales to EU consumers require you to register for OSS (One Stop Shop) once you exceed EUR 10,000 annual cross-border sales.
What happens if I miss a VAT deadline?
Revenue imposes surcharges for late filing — typically 5% of the VAT liability, up to EUR 12,695. Late payments also accrue interest at 0.0274% per day. Fixed penalties also apply for failures such as not keeping proper books (€4,000) or not registering as an accountable person (€4,000). We track every deadline so this never happens.
Can you handle VAT if my accountant previously managed it?
Yes. We contact Revenue on your behalf, set up online access, and take over all VAT obligations. Handover is seamless.
Never miss a VAT deadline again
Get a fixed quote for VAT compliance today. We respond within 4 business hours.