Invoice template for Ireland
Every mandatory field and fiscal rule a compliant invoice must carry in Ireland: numbering, tax IDs, archival and e-filing.
VAT Invoice
Compliant invoice example
Invoice number: INV-2026-001234
Issue date: 2026-06-04
Due date: 2026-07-04
The marked fields are the ones the local tax law requires. Identification data is illustrative only.
Seller
Acme SRL
VAT number: IE1234567T
Companies Office number: 123456
Address: Bd. Example 123, City
Customer
Beta Industries Ltd.
VAT number: IE9876543T
Address: Str. Customer 45, City
| Description | Quantity | Unit price | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting services (May period) | 1 | €1,500.00 | €1,500.00 |
| Software implementation and setup | 1 | €800.00 | €800.00 |
Total net€2,300.00
Total VAT (VAT 23%)€529.00
Total due€2,829.00
Numbering rulesSequential, gap-free numbering (Section 66 VAT Consolidation Act 2010)
E-filing & e-invoicingRevenue Online Service (ROS) bi-monthly VAT returns; PEPPOL e-invoicing voluntary, mandatory roadmap from 2026.
Archival period6 years (Section 84 Taxes Consolidation Act 1997)
Penalties€4,000 fixed penalty per non-compliant invoice; up to 100% of evaded tax for fraudulent intent.
Mandatory invoice fields
Every element the Ireland tax legislation requires on a fiscal invoice.
- Word "Invoice" and unique sequential number
- Issue date and date of supply
- Supplier name, address and VAT number
- Customer name and address (VAT number for B2B EU)
- Description and quantity of goods/services
- Net amount, VAT rate and VAT amount per rate
- Total amount payable
- Reverse charge or exemption note where relevant