Practical Guide to VAT

Venue:
Remote
 
Date:
10/09/2026
 
Note:
Thursday 10th September 2026
 
Time:
9.30am to 1.00pm
 
Category:
Business Training
 

Understand the Irish VAT system and when VAT registration is required. Priority must be given to participants from Offaly

Free
 
 

Understand the Irish VAT system and when VAT registration is required

Course Outline: 

  • What is VAT? How does it work in business? How is it different to other taxes such as income/corporation tax?
  • The VAT thresholds and the process for VAT registration
  • When would a business elect to register for VAT?
  • A review of different VAT rates and how to apply them correctly
  • Output VAT: what VAT can be reclaimed on purchases?
  • A step-by-step guide to calculating, preparing, filing and paying VAT
  • Filing obligations: VAT3 and RTD
  • Practical advice on recording and maintaining the necessary records for VAT compliance
  • Checklist of what needs to be on a VAT invoice
  • VAT and pricing
  • Common VAT errors and how to avoid them

This course will be delivered by Marie Manning of Manning Financial Management