Why Hire in Ireland
Expanding to Ireland
Ireland is Europe's premier technology and global services hub, serving as headquarters for major tech, pharmaceutical, and financial enterprises. It offers a native English-speaking, highly skilled, and international talent base within the European Union.
An EOR in Ireland gives you instant access to this talent pool without the burden of local incorporation, corporate tax registration, or complex local PAYE setup.
Employment Laws
Employment Regulations in Ireland
Standard working hours are typically 39 to 40 hours per week under the Organisation of Working Time Act. Probation periods usually run 3 to 6 months (capped at 6 months under European Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Regulations). Statutory notice periods range from 1 week up to 8 weeks based on tenure, though 1 to 3 months is common in standard contracts.
Taxes & Benefits
Taxation and Employee Benefits
Employer Pay-Related Social Insurance (PRSI) is generally around 11.05% to 11.40% for standard earnings. Mandatory benefits include 20 working days (4 weeks) of paid annual leave, statutory public holidays, statutory sick pay, and provision of access to a Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA) or auto-enrolment scheme.
Payroll Compliance & PAYE
Irish Payroll Standards
Payroll in Ireland operates via Revenue's real-time PAYE Modernisation system. Employers calculate and remit Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax, Universal Social Charge (USC), and PRSI directly to Irish Revenue on every pay cycle.
IP Rights & Data Security
Intellectual Property and Data Privacy
Under Irish copyright and patent legislation, intellectual property created by employees in the course of their employment belongs to the employer. Data protection is strictly governed by the Irish Data Protection Commission under GDPR.
