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SARP (Special Assignee Relief Programme)

Active Percentage exemption

Ireland · special tax regime

Rate —
Duration 5 years
Prior non-residency 5 years required before applying
Standard top income tax 40.0% Ireland, without the regime

Overview

Regime
SARP (Special Assignee Relief Programme)
Country
Ireland
Type
Percentage exemption
Status
Active
Effective from
Jan 1, 2012
Expires on
—

Details

Summary
30% income exemption for qualifying inbound employees assigned to work in Ireland by their employer.
Eligibility
Must be assigned to work in Ireland by employer. Must not have been Irish tax resident in 5 prior years. Minimum base salary EUR 100,000.
Benefits
30% of income between EUR 100,000 and EUR 1,000,000 exempt from income tax.
Requirements
Must work full-time in Ireland. Employer must be Irish-resident or have Irish branch.
Limitations
Only applies to employment income. EUR 100k minimum and EUR 1m cap.
Income types covered
Employment income above EUR 100,000
Duration details
5 consecutive years

View source PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries