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$249/month
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2% of gross salary / month
Horizons ensures day-to-day guidance to help your business navigate Ireland labor laws and regulations. Horizons also ensures payroll is processed weekly or fortnightly (the standard periods in Ireland), and that taxes are withheld as required.
As the Ireland Employer of Record, Horizons is responsible for employee income tax withholding, payment of payroll taxes to state authorities, and submission of tax returns to the Ireland Tax Office.
Partnering with our Ireland EOR is the quickest and most cost-effective way to enter the Irish market.
Note, an Ireland Employer of Record is also known as an Ireland Professional Employer Organization (PEO).
Hire in Ireland, and pay employees through our platform or app.
Our Ireland EOR solution is the most affordable on the market.
Fast onboarding in Ireland, hire in as little as 24 hours.
We draft labor contracts compliant with Irish labor law.
We administer all mandatory benefits and contributions in Ireland.
It doesn’t stop with Ireland — we are an international EOR
Formal, written employment contracts are legally required for every employee in Ireland. These contracts should include all relevant details of the role, such as compensation, expected duties, and any entitlements and benefits. The contract should be written in English and use the local currency of the Euro. Contracts must also be signed by both the employer and employee.
6 – 12 months
0 to 13 weeks employment: no notice
13 weeks to 2 years employment: 1 week notice
2 to 5 years employment: 2 weeks notice
5 to 10 years employment: 4 weeks notice
10 to 15 years employment: 6 weeks notice
15 or more years employment: 8 weeks notice
Only applicable if terminated for a business reason + 10% of employees terminated at the same time. 1 week’s salary + 2 weeks’ salary per year of service
Note: max. annual salary for calculation EUR 31.200
Note: This payment is tax-free
6 – 12 months
0 to 13 weeks employment: no notice
13 weeks to 2 years employment: 1 week notice
2 to 5 years employment: 2 weeks notice
5 to 10 years employment: 4 weeks notice
10 to 15 years employment: 6 weeks notice
15 or more years employment: 8 weeks notice
Only applicable if terminated for a business reason + 10% of employees terminated at the same time. 1 week’s salary + 2 weeks’ salary per year of service
Note: max. annual salary for calculation EUR 31.200
Note: This payment is tax-free
The standard working week in Ireland is 40 hours spread over five days. The maximum is generally 48 hours. Overtime is not legally required, but many employers do choose to offer it.
Ireland has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2025 these holidays are:
| Date | Holiday name |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | New Year’s Day |
| 3 Feb 2025 | St. Brigid’s Day |
| 17 Mar 2025 | St. Patrick’s Day |
| 21 Apr 2025 | Easter Monday |
| 5 May 2025 | May Day |
| 2 Jun 2025 | June Bank Holiday |
| 4 Aug 2025 | August Bank Holiday |
| 27 Oct 2025 | October Bank Holiday |
| 25 Dec 2025 | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec 2025 | St. Stephen’s Day |
In general, full-time employees in Ireland are entitled to four weeks (20 days) of paid vacation leave every year. This can vary in some cases, for example, if an employee is part-time or has only worked for part of the year.
There is no standard requirement for employees in Ireland to receive paid sick leave. However, many employers do choose to offer an annual allowance, and this should always be laid out in the employment contract.
Female employees in Ireland are entitled to 26 weeks of maternity leave, with a minimum of two weeks to be taken before the birth and four weeks afterward. This maternity leave is generally paid by the state. Mothers can also choose to take up to 16 additional weeks of unpaid leave.
Parents other than the mother can also take paid parental leave of up to two weeks until the child is six months old.
Most employees and employers in Ireland need to pay into the country’s social security scheme (PRSI). Contributions are 4% of salary for employees earning over a certain level, and 8.5% to 10.75% from employers depending on income level.
There is also a payment called the Universal Social Charge (USC), which employees must pay at a rate of between 1% and 8% depending on salary.
Income tax in Ireland ranges from 20% to 40%, depending on income level.
Corporate tax in Ireland is usually 12.5%, but alternative rates apply to some different types of businesses and income.
Ireland has public healthcare, so employers do not need to offer private insurance to employees, although some do choose to.
Employees in Ireland are generally entitled to notice of termination. The mandatory notice period ranges from one week to eight weeks depending on the employee’s length of service.
When an employee is made redundant, they are usually entitled to a severance payment of one week of pay plus two weeks for every year of service with their employer.
As of June 2024, the minimum age in Ireland for workers over the age of 18 is €11.30 per hour.
| Minimum Wage Country Comparison Chart | (Per month in USD) |
| Switzerland (Geneva) | $4,000 |
| Italy | $2,255 |
| Australia | $1996 |
| Algeria | $156 |
| Uzbekistan | $22 |
Employees in Ireland often expect benefits packages as part of their employment agreements, so you may need to set up a benefits management system when hiring in the country. But setting up and managing a benefits system in Ireland can be complicated, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the country’s unique regulations and procedures.
Horizons can help to significantly simplify this step of your Ireland expansion by providing benefit management outsourcing. Our team can advise you and handle the setup of your benefits scheme, enabling you to focus on expanding your organization in Ireland.
Hire borderless talent with Horizons
With Horizons, you get quick service, transparent pricing, and expert support.
Generally speaking, the terms “Ireland PEO” and Ireland EOR” are used interchangeably.
In most cases, Horizons’ Ireland EOR can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in Ireland.
It is possible to get a work visa in Ireland. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in Ireland are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.
Holiday Schedule in Ireland [2025]
