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Ireland Introduces Permanent 9% VAT Rate for Food and Hairdressing

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Ireland Introduces Permanent 9% VAT Rate for Food and Hairdressing
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The Irish government has made the 9% VAT rate for food, catering, and hairdressing services permanent as of July 2026. This policy is designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises, which account for the majority of businesses in these sectors.

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The Irish Department of Finance has confirmed that the reduced 9% VAT rate for food and catering services and hairdressing services became permanent on 1 July 2026 . The change replaces the previous temporary measure and establishes the reduced rate without an expiry date.

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