Ireland VAT Invoice: Requirements and Free Template

An Irish VAT invoice must show the date of issue, a unique sequential number, the supplier's full name, address and VAT registration number, the customer's name and address, a description and quantity of what was supplied, the VAT-exclusive price, and the VAT rate, amount and a breakdown by rate. Ireland's standard VAT rate is 23% (as of 2026). You can build a compliant Irish VAT invoice free, with no signup, in the invoice editor — fill the fields, apply your rate, and download the PDF in about two minutes.

Note: This page explains invoice format and is not tax advice. VAT rates and rules change — always confirm the current rate and your obligations with Revenue or a qualified accountant.

What must an Irish VAT invoice include?

Revenue sets out the particulars a VAT invoice must contain. They mirror the EU rules but use Ireland's own terminology and registration number. According to Revenue, a VAT invoice must show the following (Revenue, 2026):

For the underlying anatomy that applies to any invoice — numbering, dates, payment terms — see the invoicing basics guide. For the EU-wide field set, see the EU VAT invoice requirements.

What is the VAT rate in Ireland?

Ireland's standard VAT rate is 23% as of 2026, and it applies to most goods and services (Revenue). Ireland also operates reduced rates, a second reduced rate, and a zero rate for specific categories — for example certain foods, medicines, and printed materials. Because rates and categories change, check the current figure for your goods or services on Revenue's VAT rates lookup before you invoice.

When must you issue a VAT invoice in Ireland?

A VAT invoice must generally issue within 15 days of the end of the month in which the goods or services were supplied. So if you complete a job in March, the invoice should issue by 15 April at the latest. Issuing promptly also helps you get paid — the sooner the invoice lands, the sooner the payment clock starts. Keep your numbering sequential, since gaps can draw questions in a Revenue audit.

Do you show VAT in euro?

Yes. If you issue an invoice in a foreign currency — say you bill a US client in dollars — the invoice must also show the corresponding figures in euro. Revenue expects the conversion to use the Central Bank's selling rate or another agreed method. Showing both keeps the VAT amount verifiable for Revenue and for your own VAT return.

How do you create an Irish VAT invoice? (step by step)

The free invoice editor has every field an Irish VAT invoice needs — no account required:

1. Open the editor. Go to the homepage; no install, no signup.
2. Add your business + VAT number. In "From," fill your name and address, then your VAT registration number in the Tax ID field (label it "VAT").
3. Add your customer. In "Bill To," enter their full name and address.
4. Set a sequential number and dates. Use the next number in your sequence and set the issue date.
5. List the supply. Add line items describing the goods or services, with quantity and the VAT-exclusive price.
6. Apply 23% (or your rate). Set the VAT label and rate; the editor calculates the VAT amount, breakdown, and total automatically.
7. Download the PDF. It's generated in your browser and saved to your device — nothing is uploaded.

What about invoicing an EU business from Ireland?

When you supply services to a VAT-registered business in another EU country, you usually don't charge Irish VAT. Instead the customer accounts for it under the reverse charge, and the VAT is not displayed on your invoice — you show both VAT numbers and the words "reverse charge." We cover that exact format on the reverse-charge invoice guide.

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