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Ireland: Reduced VAT rate for restaurant, catering, and hairdressing

Effective July 1, 2026

June 15, 2026

Ireland will apply a reduced 9% VAT rate to restaurant and catering services, as well as hairdressing services, effective July 1, 2026, with no scheduled expiration date.

In addition, the UK (including Northern Ireland) will apply a temporary 5% VAT rate to certain family-focused hospitality and tourism supplies from June 25, 2026, until September 1, 2026.

Read a June 2026 report prepared by the KPMG member firm in Ireland

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