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Working in Ireland: rights, minimum wage and getting started
Working in Ireland as an EU or British citizen needs no permit. See the 2026 minimum wage, contracts, holidays, MyFutureFund and degree recognition.
6 min readFamily and workStart a business in Ireland: sole trader or limited company
Start a business in Ireland as an EU or British citizen: sole trader or limited company, Revenue and CRO registration, VAT thresholds and PRSI in 2026.
6 min readFamily and workSchools in Ireland: how to enrol your child and what is free
Schools in Ireland for expat families: how to apply, admission notices, what state schools cost, the Irish exemption, free preschool and childcare aid.
6 min readFamily and workRetire in Ireland: pensions, medical card and tax for retirees
Retire in Ireland as an EU, Swiss or British citizen: residence conditions, the S1 and medical card, tax on foreign pensions and the Irish State pension.
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