Ireland VAT Return
Irish VAT is administered by the Revenue Commissioners (Revenue) and filed electronically through the Revenue Online Service (ROS). VAT-registered businesses typically submit the bi-monthly VAT3 return, plus an annual Return of Trading Details (ARTD / VAT RTD). Traders making qualifying intra-EU supplies also file a VIES statement. generate.TAX also includes the VAT Number Checker for EU and UK B2B validation.
generate.TAX supports the recurring Irish obligations that matter most in practice: the VAT3 return, the annual ARTD, the VIES statement, and the VAT Number Checker – with a controlled preparer-reviewer-approver workflow before figures go into ROS.
Best for: Irish VAT-registered businesses, accounting firms, in-house finance teams and self-employed users who need a clearer, more controlled Irish VAT process.
Supported Ireland obligations
VAT3 Return
The main Irish VAT return, generally filed bi-monthly through the Revenue Commissioners via ROS. Ireland applies a standard rate of 23%, with reduced rates of 13.5% and 9%, plus zero-rated supplies where applicable.
Return of Trading Details (ARTD)
The annual VAT Return of Trading Details (also called ARTD or VAT RTD), summarising sales and purchases by VAT rate for the accounting year.
VIES Statement
Also known as the recapitulative statement or EC listing – a periodic declaration of qualifying intra-EU supplies to VAT-registered customers, filed via ROS.
VAT Number Checker
Validate EU and UK customer/supplier VAT numbers via VIES and keep a certified activity trail for Irish B2B compliance.
VAT3 Return
Create and review the recurring Irish VAT3 return with a workflow built for accuracy, control and audit readiness before filing through ROS.
- Bi-monthly VAT3 preparation aligned to Revenue / ROS filing
- Support for Irish VAT rates including the 23% standard rate and reduced rates of 13.5% and 9%
- Structured review before submission, with clear return history, auditability and reconciliation support
Return of Trading Details
Prepare the annual Irish Return of Trading Details (ARTD) – also known as the VAT RTD – with sales and purchases broken down by VAT rate.
- Annual ARTD / VAT RTD aligned to your accounting year and filed via ROS
- Breakdown of trading details by Irish VAT rate for Revenue reporting
- Clear audit trail from source ledgers to declaration-ready output
VIES Statement
Handle the Irish VIES statement in the same controlled workflow as your VAT3 process – including the terminology users often know as the recapitulative statement or EC listing.
- Periodic VIES statements for qualifying intra-EU supplies to VAT-registered customers
- Customer VAT number validation support through VAT Number Checker and VIES
- Clear audit trail from source data to declaration-ready output
VAT Number Checker
Validate EU and UK VAT numbers for Irish B2B supplies with a certified activity trail – the same VAT Number Checker available across all EU countries and the UK.
- Check customer and supplier VAT numbers against VIES and UK validation services
- Keep a certified activity trail for Irish B2B compliance and internal review
- Use the same checker workflow available for other EU countries and the UK
How generate.TAX helps in Ireland
Designed for Irish VAT compliance, generate.TAX supports the recurring requirements that matter most – from the VAT3 and annual ARTD to VIES and related validation processes. The platform reinforces governance through a secure digital audit trail and a defined preparer-reviewer-approver workflow, helping teams stay accurate, traceable and ready for review before filing in ROS.
For accountants
Standardise repeatable VAT workflows across multiple Irish clients, keep a clear audit trail, and move returns through preparer-reviewer-approver steps with less chasing and less spreadsheet work.
For finance teams
Reduce risk around recurring submissions, improve review controls, and keep supporting data, adjustments and return history in a format that is easier to validate and explain internally.
For self-employed users
Keep filings simple with one place to review transactions, generate the correct Irish VAT outputs and stay organised without building your own manual process every VAT period.
Key functionality for Ireland
generate.TAX helps you prepare VAT filings from your accounting data with the controls teams need day to day – exceptions, multi-entity work, currencies, and a clear path from draft to approved submission.
Exceptions & out-of-period
Out-of-period transactions are flagged automatically. Include them in the current submission, adjust a prior period, or defer to the next – resolved in a few clicks.
Multiple entities & groups
Connect multiple entities and prepare returns for individual companies or VAT groups, with member entities mapped and kept aligned before consolidation.
Multi-currency
Work with multi-currency ledgers and convert values using European Central Bank forex rates where required for your return.
Multiple countries
Use one platform across supported territories – useful if you manage Ireland alongside other EU or UK VAT registrations.
Accruals & cash basis
Generate returns for accrual or cash-based accounting according to the rules that apply to the country and entity.
Collaborative review workflow
Move work through preparer, reviewer and approver steps with a clear digital audit trail before figures go to the tax authority.
Chrome Extension – VAT Companion
Use the free generate.TAX VAT Companion Chrome (and Edge) extension to transfer your completed VAT3 figures into ROS – reducing manual re-keying and the risk of typing errors at the final submission step with the Revenue Commissioners.
Open the official tax authority portal, match the entity and period, then paste the figures from generate.TAX with one click.
How it helps for Ireland
- Bridge generate.TAX figures into the ROS VAT portal
- Reduce manual data entry at submission time
- Keep entity, country and period aligned before pasting
- Works alongside Chrome and Microsoft Edge
Other countries supported
generate.TAX supports a growing list of countries beyond Ireland, including multiple VAT returns, statements and related compliance obligations across different territories. Explore the full Countries page to see current coverage and the obligations available in each jurisdiction.
Solutions for Capture & VAT
Document Capture
A document capture solution - converting images and PDFs into data ready for posting.
VAT Return Generator
Easily create your VAT return with data from your cloud accounting system.
Recapitulative Statement
Create a validated list of intra-community suppliers to be submitted to authorities.
VAT Number Checker
Validate and keep a validated list of customer VAT numbers when generating an Invoice in the accounting software.
FAQs
Who should file Irish VAT returns through this page?
This page focuses on VAT-registered businesses in Ireland that need to prepare the VAT3 return, the annual Return of Trading Details (ARTD), and where relevant the VIES statement.
What is ROS in Ireland?
ROS (Revenue Online Service) is the Revenue Commissioners portal used for electronic VAT3, ARTD and VIES filings. generate.TAX helps you prepare declaration-ready figures with review controls, then you complete submission in ROS.
What is the VIES statement in Ireland?
The VIES statement is Ireland’s recapitulative declaration for qualifying intra-EU supplies to VAT-registered customers. It is filed via ROS and is separate from the VAT3 and annual ARTD – generate.TAX helps you prepare these in one controlled workflow.
What is the Return of Trading Details (ARTD)?
The Return of Trading Details (ARTD), also called the VAT RTD, is the annual Irish return that summarises total sales and purchases broken down by VAT rate. It is filed through ROS, typically alongside the final VAT3 of the accounting year.
Does generate.TAX include VAT Number Checker for Ireland?
Yes. For Ireland and other EU countries and the UK, generate.TAX includes the VAT Number Checker so you can validate customer and supplier VAT numbers via VIES (and UK validation where applicable) and keep a certified activity trail.
Which authority handles Ireland VAT returns and statements?
These filings are handled by the Revenue Commissioners (Revenue) through the Revenue Online Service (ROS).
How does generate.TAX help accountants and finance teams in Ireland?
generate.TAX helps firms and in-house teams standardise the Irish VAT workflow with clearer VAT3 and ARTD preparation, reviewer controls, audit trails, VIES support, VAT number validation and easier visibility into return history and supporting data.
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