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The first Budget of the new Government's term, Ireland's Budget 2026 sets out a €9.4bn package focused on resilience...

Ireland's Minister for Finance remains confident that Ireland will remain an attractive location and ‘best in class' when multinationals look to investment locations following agreement to the OECD tax proposals.

Ireland is a leading location for the development, exploitation and management of intellectual property ("IP").

Ireland has become one of the most attractive locations for the establishment of regional, intermediate and top holding companies of both listed and private multinational groups that are seeking to optimise their operational and fiscal performance.

The European Commission's Tax Simplification Omnibus proposes sweeping changes to EU direct tax rules, including the elimination of withholding taxes on intra-EU payments and controversial carve-outs from CFC rules for Pillar Two groups. While promising significant compliance relief for multinational enterprises, the proposals face political headwinds from Member States concerned about revenue impacts and misalignment with OECD standards.

Ireland's country by country reporting regulations were published in January 2016.

In 2004 the Irish Government introduced a participation exemption regime in respect of the disposal of subsidiaries. Since then Irish tax law applicable to holding companies of a trading group has been expanded and developed to make Ireland a very attractive location for establishing holding companies.

In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, there are a variety of issues that asset management companies and investment funds should be actively considering ...

As EU leaders advance Multiannual Financial Framework negotiations for the 2028-2034 budget period, Ireland prepares to assume the Council Presidency amid complex debates over budget size, own resources, and competing priorities across defence, energy security, and competitiveness. The negotiations present significant implications for corporate tax policy, energy markets, and regulatory frameworks as Member States navigate fiscal constraints against geopolitical pressures.

Ireland's Budget 2027 introduces significant tax reforms aimed at boosting competitiveness and encouraging investment, including reductions in capital gains tax, simplified interest relief provisions, and a new Personal Investment Account with favorable tax treatment. The budget package totals €8.5 billion with measures focused on rewarding work, promoting entrepreneurship, and addressing housing supply challenges.

The decision of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union was one of shock and regret for most Irish businesses. Ireland is the UK's closest neighbour and the member state with the deepest political, social and economic ties.

Ireland's Budget 2021 was presented today against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic and the very real possibility of a no trade deal Brexit between the EU and the UK.

Budget 2025 was presented to Dáil Éireann, the Irish parliament, today, Tuesday 1 October by the Minister for Finance.

Ireland boasts a very attractive tax regime for shipping operations known as the tonnage tax regime. It is designed to ensure that shipping businesses based in Ireland pay tax on a nominal profit which is based on the tonnage of a vessel as opposed to on actual profit generated by the business.

The Irish Minister for Finance presented Budget 2019 to the Dáil, the Irish Parliament, on 9 October 2019.

We are also pleased to announce that Matheson was recently named Irish Tax Firm of the Year 2013 by the International Tax Review.