Non-established traders
Zero rating of services to non-established traders
Most services provided by Irish suppliers to non-established taxable traders within the European Union (EU) are taxable on a reverse charge basis. Such services are not subject to Irish Value-Added Tax (VAT).
Non-established traders who:
- are not obliged to register for VAT in the State
- and
- are in receipt of taxable services (not covered by reverse charge rule) from Irish traders on a regular and continuous basis
may apply to have those services relieved from VAT.
This relief is subject to periodic review. Generally, it is made available and is valid for a two-year period. However, it but may be renewed on application.
The relief does not apply to supplies of taxable goods.
Traders established in the EU
You must submit a certificate of taxable status with your application confirming that you are VAT-registered in another EU Member State.
Traders established outside the EU
You must provide proof of economic activity issued by the competent authority of the country in which you are established.
Where do you apply?
The claim form VAT 60A together with supporting documentation should be returned to the Unregistered VAT Repayments section.