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Taxes in Ireland for new residents: rates, credits and emergency tax
Taxes in Ireland for new residents in 2026: income tax bands, credits, USC, PRSI, emergency tax, the 183-day rule and when to file a Form 11.
7 min readPaperworkPPS number in Ireland: how to apply and what you need
Your PPS number is the Irish number you need to work, claim tax credits and use public services. See how to apply, which documents count and the traps.
6 min readPaperworkMoving to Ireland: the step-by-step guide to your first months
Moving to Ireland as a European or Briton: no visa, but a PPS number, a lease and a tax account to set up. Here is the order that saves you weeks.
6 min readPaperworkMoving to Ireland from the UK: the Common Travel Area explained
Moving to Ireland from the UK needs no visa thanks to the Common Travel Area. See what still changes: licence, car, tax, pensions and rental rules.
6 min readPaperworkLiving in Ireland as an EU citizen: no visa, but three conditions
Living in Ireland as an EU citizen needs no visa or permit. Learn the three-month rule, the conditions after that and what family members must do.
6 min readPaperworkDriving in Ireland: licence exchange, car registration and VRT
Driving in Ireland after moving: when to swap your licence, how to register a foreign car within 30 days, what VRT costs and how insurance works.
8 min readPaperworkBank account in Ireland: how to open one as a newcomer
Opening a bank account in Ireland needs photo ID and proof of address. Learn the basic bank account right, fees to compare and how to bridge the gap.
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