Find work in Ireland
Ireland — 5.1 million people, Euro (EUR), English, Irish. Full employment compliance handled for you, paid every Friday.
Capital
Dublin
Population
5.1 million
GDP / capita
$100,170
Currency
EUR
Euro
Time zone
UTC+0 (GMT) / UTC+1 (IST)
Working in Ireland: what to expect
Key employment law provisions that affect your engagement. Corpshore handles compliance so you don't have to navigate this alone — but knowing your rights matters.
Standard workweek
48h max
39 hours average; no single statutory standard, but max 48 hours (averaged over 4-6 months)
Annual leave
10 public holidays
20 days (4 working weeks)
Maternity leave
26 weeks paid (maternity benefit from social welfare) + 16 weeks unpaid
Paternity leave
2 weeks paid (paternity benefit) + 7 weeks parent's leave
Notice period
1-8 weeks depending on tenure (13 weeks to 15+ years of service = 8 weeks)
Severance
Statutory redundancy: 2 weeks pay per year of service + 1 additional week. Requires 2+ years' service.
Overtime rules
No statutory overtime premium. Pay and conditions are contractual or per collective agreement.
Probation period
Typically 6 months (no statutory minimum); unfair dismissal protection after 12 months
Tax landscape in Ireland
Indicative tax ranges for general orientation. Always consult a qualified tax advisor for your specific situation. Tax year: Calendar year (Jan-Dec).
- Income tax
- 20% (up to EUR 42,000 single) and 40% above, plus USC (0.5-8%) and PRSI (4%)
- Corporate tax
- 12.5% (trading income, one of the lowest in the OECD); 15% minimum for large multinationals under OECD Pillar Two
- Social contributions
- Employee PRSI: 4%. Employer PRSI: 11.05%. USC (Universal Social Charge): 0.5-8% depending on income.
- VAT / GST
- 23% (standard); 13.5% reduced; 9% on tourism/hospitality; 0% on food, children's clothing
Treaty network
Over 70 tax treaties
Your fee is always zero
Corpshore charges the hiring business, never you. You receive 100% of the agreed rate, regardless of tax jurisdiction.
How you get paid in Ireland
SEPA Credit Transfer is standard. Ireland's banking sector has consolidated (AIB, Bank of Ireland, PTSB remain). Stripe Connect is headquartered in Dublin and supports EUR natively.
Bank transfer (SEPA)
Stripe Connect
Wise
Settlement
Every Friday
No net-30 waits, no chasing invoices
Platform fee
Zero, forever
The business pays Corpshore, never you
Currency
EUR
Local currency where supported
Regulatory landscape in Ireland
Corpshore manages compliance so you can focus on the work. Here's what shapes the regulatory environment for workers in Ireland.
Worker classification
Revenue's Code of Practice for Determining Employment Status uses five-factor test. Self-employed must have RCT (Relevant Contracts Tax) in construction. Misclassification results in back-payment of employer PRSI.
Data protection
GDPR + Data Protection Act 2018. DPC (Data Protection Commission) is the lead supervisory authority for many US tech companies' EU operations (due to Dublin HQ locations). Active enforcement record.
Right to work
EU nationals: free movement. Non-EU: employment permit (Critical Skills or General). Stamp 4 gives open access. Working Holiday Authorisation for some nationalities.
Non-compete enforceability
Enforceable if reasonable in scope and duration. Irish courts have voided overly broad clauses. Typically 6-12 months, narrowly defined.
Collective bargaining
Voluntary system. WRC (Workplace Relations Commission) handles disputes. Sectoral Employment Orders set terms in some industries. Union density ~25%.
Working culture in Ireland
Business culture
Friendly, relationship-oriented, and informal by European standards. Pub culture extends to business networking. Humour and storytelling are valued. Small population means professional networks overlap significantly.
Key industries
Talent pool strengths
Historical context
Ireland's transformation from one of Western Europe's poorest economies (1980s emigration crisis) to one of its wealthiest (Celtic Tiger and beyond) is one of modern economic history's most dramatic stories. The IDA's targeted FDI strategy, combined with EU membership, English language, and a young, educated population, created the tech and pharma hub that exists today.
At a glance
- Official name
- Ireland
- Languages
- English, Irish
- Time zones
- UTC+0 (GMT) / UTC+1 (IST)
- Data region
- Europe
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