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There is no IPT regime in Ireland – Stamp Duty and the Government Levy is applied instead.
Ireland Stamp Duty Law
The Irish law for Stamp Duty is contained within the Stamp Duty Consolidations Act 1999, as amended by subsequent Acts up to and including the Finance Act 2005.
Basis of Irish Stamp Duty Calculation
The basis for Stamp Duty calculation is a flat rate per policy written.
Irish Stamp Duty Liability
The insurer is liable for the tax calculation and payment. EEA insurers operating on the Freedom of Services basis are not required to appoint a local tax representative.
Irish Stamp Duty Rates
The principal Stamp Duty rate is €1 for all new non-life policies written. It is not due on renewals if the risk remains unchanged from the previous policy.
Life policies are exempt from Stamp Duty.
Irish Parafiscal Charges
In addition to Irish Stamp Duty, there are also a number of additional insurance levies and charges, including:
- Government Levy (all non-life with some exceptions)
- Insurance Compensation Fund Levy (January 2012)
- MIBI Levy (motor)
- Levy to finance the regulator (all non-life)
Payments of Irish Stamp Duty/Parafiscal Charges
Irish Stamp Duty is payable on a quarterly basis within 30 days of quarter end.
The Insurance Parafiscal Charges and Levies are due on different bases.
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