When are the VAT returns due for my Irish limited company?

Q: When are the VAT returns due for my Irish limited company?

VAT returns are generally due every two months. The accounting periods are: January/February March/April May/June July/August September/October November/December Deadlines: Paper-based submission: By the 19th day of the month following the end of the accounting period. Electronic submission (ROS – Revenue Online Service): By the 23rd day of the following month. Example: For the January/February period, the deadline for electronic submission is 23 March.

VAT returns are generally due every two months. The accounting periods are:

January/February
March/April
May/June
July/August
September/October
November/December

Deadlines:

Paper-based submission: By the 19th day of the month following the end of the accounting period.
Electronic submission (ROS – Revenue Online Service): By the 23rd day of the following month.

Example:

For the January/February period, the deadline for electronic submission is 23 March.

Last update on 17.08.2026 by Ronald Brozinsky.

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