Irish Invoice Creator — With VAT at 23% Built In
Create professional invoices for Ireland. Pre-configured with EUR, VAT at 23%, and the fields Irish tax authorities expect — no signup required.
How to Create an Invoice for Ireland
Our Irish invoice creator is pre-configured with EUR currency, 23% standard VAT, and the fields Revenue Commissioners expect. Enter your business details, VAT number if registered, client information, and line items — the tool calculates VAT and produces a polished invoice suitable for both B2B and B2C transactions. Sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies are all supported.
What to Include on a Irish Invoice
An Irish invoice must include your business name and address, your VAT number (if VAT-registered), the customer's name and address (and their VAT number for B2B intra-EU supplies), a unique sequential invoice number, the date of issue and date of supply, a clear description of goods or services, the unit price excluding VAT, the VAT rate(s) and amount(s), the total payable, and — for limited companies — the company registration number and registered office address. Reverse-charge invoices should state 'Reverse charge applies' clearly.
Tips for Irish Invoicing
Keep invoice numbering strictly sequential — Revenue requires it. Issue VAT invoices within 15 days of the month-end in which the supply occurred. Retain invoices for 6 years (10 years for property transactions). If your turnover is under the threshold, voluntary VAT registration can still benefit B2B businesses through input-credit recovery. Use the cash-receipts basis for VAT if your turnover is under €2 million — it improves cash flow.
Quick definitions
- VAT
- Value-Added Tax. Standard rate 23% in Ireland; reduced rates of 13.5%, 9%, and 4.8% for specific goods/services; 0% for exports and certain essentials.
- VAT registration threshold
- Mandatory once turnover exceeds €40,000 for services or €80,000 for goods (changes from time to time — check Revenue.ie).
- VAT number
- Issued by Revenue on registration. Required on B2B invoices. Format: IE followed by 7 digits and 1–2 letters.
- Reverse charge
- For intra-EU B2B services to VAT-registered customers and certain domestic services (construction, scrap metal). Customer accounts for VAT. Note 'Reverse charge: customer to account for VAT' on the invoice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to charge VAT on Irish invoices?
You must charge VAT if your business is VAT-registered (mandatory once turnover exceeds €40,000 for services or €80,000 for goods). The standard rate is 23%, with reduced rates of 13.5% (tourism, hospitality, some construction), 9% (newspapers, some food), and 4.8% (livestock). 0% applies to exports outside the EU and certain essentials.
What are the Irish invoice legal requirements?
Per the VAT Consolidation Act 2010, invoices must include a unique sequential number, your name and address, VAT number (if registered), the customer's details, date of issue and date of supply, a description of goods/services, unit prices, VAT rate and amount, and the total. Limited companies must also include the company registration number and registered office.
What payment terms are standard in Ireland?
Net 30 is the most common term. The Late Payment in Commercial Transactions Regulations 2012 (implementing EU Directive 2011/7/EU) entitle businesses to interest at ECB rate + 8% plus a flat compensation amount (€40 for debts up to €1,000) on overdue B2B payments. Payment terms over 60 days require explicit written agreement.
How does reverse-charge VAT work in Ireland?
Reverse charge applies to intra-EU B2B services to VAT-registered customers (the recipient accounts for VAT in their country), domestic construction services between VAT-registered businesses under the CIS scheme, and high-fraud sectors. Mark invoices 'Reverse charge: customer to account for VAT' and include both VAT numbers.
Do sole traders need a VAT number in Ireland?
Only if your taxable turnover crosses the registration threshold (€40,000 services / €80,000 goods) or you elect to register voluntarily. Below threshold, you invoice without charging VAT but cannot reclaim VAT on business expenses. Sole traders use their personal name or registered business name on invoices and obtain a VAT number from Revenue on registration.
How long must I keep invoice records in Ireland?
Revenue requires VAT records be kept for at least 6 years from the end of the chargeable period. For property and capital-goods scheme transactions, keep records for 20 years. Digital storage is fully accepted as long as records remain accessible and unmodifiable.
Need more than a one-time Irish invoice?
InvoiceQuickly tracks payments, sends reminders, and automates your invoicing workflow. It handles Irish tax compliance automatically.
Try InvoiceQuickly Free →