Labor Laws in Ireland
- Annual Leave: 20 days
- Maternity Leave: 26 weeks
- Public Holidays: 10
- Workweek: 40 hours per week.
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Capital:
Dublin
Language:
English
Currency:
Euro
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Income Tax in Ireland
Income Tax in Ireland is progressive ranging from 20% to 40%.
Value Added Tax (VAT) in Ireland
Ireland has a standard VAT rate of 23%.
Social Security in Ireland
In Ireland, the social security contributions for employers and employees are structured as follows:
Employer Contributions:
- Class A (Most employed persons)
- On weekly earnings up to €441: 8.9%
- On weekly earnings over €441: 11.15%
Employee Contributions:
- Class A (Most employed persons): 4.1%
Work Visas Ireland
The work visas available to legally work in Ireland include:
Critical Skills Employment Permit
- Allows non-EEA nationals with certain skills to work in Ireland.
- Covers occupations on the Critical Skills Occupations List.
- Applicants must meet certain salary and qualifications criteria.
- Permit holders can apply for immediate family members to join them.
General Employment Permit
- For non-EEA nationals working in occupations not on the Ineligible Occupations List.
- Applicants must meet a minimum salary threshold.
- A permit is valid for 2 years initially, and renewable for 3 years.
Intra-Company Transfer Permit
- Multinational companies can transfer senior management, key personnel, or trainees from their foreign offices to their Irish operations.
- Applicants must have been employed by the company for at least 6 months before the transfer.
- The permit is valid for up to 5 years.
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Setting up a company in Ireland can be expensive and complex. Global Expansion simplifies your entry into this market.
We handle hiring, HR, and payroll while ensuring compliance with local regulations, all without establishing a local entity.
Our Ireland Employer of Record (EOR) solution lets you focus on your business growth.
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