A guide to self-assessment

Do you need to pay 'Pay Related Social Insurance' (PRSI)?

You must pay PRSI if you are self-employed and you meet the following two requirements:

  • you have a minimum annual income of €5,000
  • you are aged between 16 and 66. 

Your PRSI is calculated on your gross income once any capital allowances have been deducted. If you are self-employed, you usually pay PRSI at Class S. This rate is 4% of your gross income, with a minimum payment of €500.

For more details on PRSI for the self-employed and your welfare entitlements, see the Department of Social Protection (DSP) website.

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