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as a Sole Trader in Ireland

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Form 11

You must file a Form 11 if your non-PAYE income is over €5k net or €30k gross in a year.

VAT

Register for VAT if your taxable turnover is above €42,500 for services or €85,000 for goods.

Preliminary Tax

Pay at least 100% of last year’s liability or 90% of this year’s – whichever is lower.

Key Dates for 2026

Key tax and compliance dates for Irish Sole Traders in 2026

January 31st

Pay CGT on any assets you sold between 1-31 December 2025.

Mid-November

Deadline to file your 2025 Form 11, pay any tax due on your 2025 business income, and pay your 2026 preliminary tax liability on business income.

December 15th

Pay CGT on disposals made between 1 January and 30 November 2026.

Taxes on Business Income

40%

Income Tax

11%

USC

4.2%

PRSI

55.2% Total

At the marginal rate of tax

PRSI increase

The PRSI rate will rise to 4.35% from 1 October 2026.

Your Obligations

Register and file for Income Tax

Register as a sole trader with Revenue and file an annual Form 11 + pay any balance of tax and preliminary tax by 31 October.

Pay Income Tax, USC & PRSI on your profits

As a self-employed person you must pay USC and Class S PRSI on your trading profits through the self-assessment system.

Keep proper books and records

Maintain accurate records of all income, expenses, invoices, receipts, and bank transactions for at least 6 years in case Revenue review your affairs.

Register for and operate VAT

If your taxable turnover exceeds the VAT thresholds (services vs goods), you must register, charge VAT on sales, file VAT returns, and pay VAT on time.

Key Resources

Everything you need to know as a Sole Trader in Ireland

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Tax as a Sole Trader in Ireland – Part 1: An Introduction

Learn about key tax duties for sole traders in Ireland and what to expect in this four-part series.
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How to Register for Self-Assessment in Ireland

A step-by-step guide to registering for self-assessment in Ireland
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Income Tax Deadlines in Ireland – Key Dates for 2025

This blog explains everything you need to know about Irish income tax deadlines for 2025.
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VAT Calculation Ireland: How to Calculate VAT at the Various Rates

A clear, practical guide to calculating Irish VAT with formulas, worked examples, mixed-rate invoices, and key compliance tips.
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How to Check and Verify VAT Numbers in Ireland and the EU

Vatcheck guide for Irish businesses: verify IE/EU VAT numbers with VIES, recognise formats, fix “invalid” errors, and save proof.
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Ireland’s Employment and Investment Incentive (EII) Scheme

Maximise your tax savings while supporting Irish SMEs through the Employment and Investment Incentive (EII) Scheme.
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Tax on Business Income Calculator

Calculate the tax due on your business income

Calculate your tax on self-employed income as a sole trader in Ireland. Your self-employed profit (or loss) will be added to your employment income to determine your overall tax liability.

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A sole trader is an individual who runs a business in their own name. You pay Income Tax, USC and Class S PRSI on your profits, not on your total sales. Profits are your sales minus allowable business expenses and capital allowances.

Yes. If your non-PAYE income is over €5,000 net or €30,000 gross in a tax year, you must register for self-assessment and file an annual Form 11 with Revenue.

You register for self-assessment using Revenue’s online system (ROS / myAccount) – typically by filing a TR1 or online business registration. You’ll need a PPS number and to select the taxes you’re registering for (Income Tax, possibly VAT and RCT).

Most sole traders pay:

  • Income Tax at 20% and 40% bands,
  • USC, and
  • Class S PRSI on their trading profits.
  • You may also need to register for VAT and RCT depending on your turnover and sector.

Key dates for 2026 include:

  • 31 January – CGT on disposals from 1–31 December 2025
  • Mid-November – file your 2025 Form 11, pay any balance of tax and your 2026 preliminary tax
  • 15 December – CGT on disposals from 1 January–30 November 2026

You must register for VAT if your taxable turnover exceeds €42,500 for services or €85,000 for goods in a 12-month period. Once registered, you must charge VAT, file VAT returns and pay VAT to Revenue.

You must register for VAT if your taxable turnover exceeds €42,500 for services or €85,000 for goods in a 12-month period. Once registered, you must charge VAT, file VAT returns and pay VAT to Revenue.

You must keep full and accurate records of all income, expenses, invoices, receipts and bank transactions for at least six years, in case Revenue reviews your affairs.

Yes. Your sole trader profits are added to your PAYE income to calculate your overall tax bill. You still file a Form 11 and pay any additional Income Tax, USC and PRSI due on your combined income through self-assessment.

The hub gives you:

  • A Tax on Business Income Calculator to estimate tax on your sole trader profits,
  • Guides on registration, deadlines, VAT and reliefs, and
  • A Sole Trader Tax Return package where Irish Tax Hub calculates your tax, handles preliminary tax and files your Form 11 for a fixed fee.