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Ireland · EOR

Employer of Record in Ireland

Hire Irish employees without an Irish entity. We handle employment contracts, PRSI payroll, Revenue registration and compliance with Irish employment law - in one of the lowest employer social-cost markets in Western Europe.

  • businessNo Irish entity required
  • boltEmployee live in 5-10 business days
  • how_to_regPRSI & Revenue registered
  • savingsMyFutureFund auto-enrolment ready
  • flight_takeoffCritical Skills & EU/EEA hiring support
descriptionBefore you hire

What you need to know before hiring in Ireland

Ireland is a common-law market with a light contribution burden and strict statutory timelines on documentation.

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Employment contracts

Employers must provide a written statement of core terms within 5 days of the start date under the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, with the full statement following within one month.

Indefinite contracts are standard. Probation is contractual - commonly up to 12 months - and unfair dismissal protection generally applies after 12 months’ continuous service.

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MyFutureFund auto-enrolment

Ireland’s auto-enrolment scheme requires 1.5% employer, 1.5% employee and 0.5% State contributions of gross salary at 2026 rates, phasing upward over time.

It applies to employees not already in a qualifying occupational pension. Factor it into the on-cost now - the phasing schedule increases it in later years.

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Statutory sick pay

Statutory sick pay is 5 days a year at 70% of pay, capped at €110 a day.

It is a relatively recent statutory entitlement and sits on top of any contractual sick pay scheme you choose to offer.

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Leave and minimum wage

Statutory annual leave is 20 days (4 weeks) for full-time employees, plus 10 public holidays.

The National Minimum Wage is €14.15 an hour for workers aged 20 and over from January 2026, with reduced rates for younger workers.

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What an Irish employee actually costs

Ireland’s employer burden is among the lowest in Western Europe - but PRSI has no earnings ceiling, and auto-enrolment is now part of the number.

11.25%Employer PRSI on gross pay (11.40% from 1 Oct 2026)
1.5%Employer auto-enrolment contribution at 2026 rates
No ceilingEmployer PRSI applies to all earnings
Payroll componentRate / details
Employer PRSI (Class A1) 11.25% of gross pay to 30 Sep 2026; 11.40% from 1 Oct 2026 - no earnings ceiling
Auto-enrolment pension (MyFutureFund) Employer 1.5%, employee 1.5%, State 0.5% of gross salary (2026 rates)
Statutory sick pay 5 days a year at 70% of pay, capped at €110 per day
Statutory redundancy 2 weeks’ pay per year of service plus 1 bonus week, after 2+ years of service
National Minimum Wage €14.15 per hour (age 20+), from January 2026
Annual leave 20 days (4 weeks) statutory, plus 10 public holidays
Notice Scales with service from 1 week to 8 weeks under the Minimum Notice & Terms of Employment Act

updateRates verified for the 2026 tax year. Figures are indicative - your quote is calculated on the actual salary and contract type.

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Termination in Ireland

Statutory notice scales with service, and redundancy pay only becomes an entitlement after two years - but unfair dismissal protection attaches at twelve months.

scheduleStatutory notice

From 1 week (13 weeks to 2 years of service) up to 8 weeks at 15+ years, under the Minimum Notice Act.

work_offStatutory redundancy

2 weeks’ pay per year of service plus 1 bonus week, after 2+ years of continuous service - and tax-free to the employee.

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Dismissal without notice is only available for gross misconduct, and only with a defensible investigation and process behind it.

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Low cost to employ is not the same as low cost to dismiss

Ireland’s employer contributions are low, but its dismissal regime is not permissive. Unfair dismissal protection generally applies from 12 months’ continuous service, and the Workplace Relations Commission looks closely at process.

Build the probation review and performance process into the first year deliberately. After twelve months, the evidential burden shifts to you.

EOR service fee
From €449/ employee / month

Charged on top of full employment costs - gross salary, employer PRSI and MyFutureFund pension contributions.

Revenue and PRSI registration, payroll and auto-enrolment included. No entity setup, no Irish payroll registration of your own.

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Hiring in Ireland - common questions

Can I hire in Ireland without setting up an Irish entity?

Yes. Under an EOR arrangement Dhi ADT is the legal employer in Ireland, holding the contract, running payroll and carrying the Revenue and PRSI registrations. You direct the employee’s day-to-day work.

Typical time to a live employee is 5-10 business days once we have the role, salary and start date.

How much does an Irish employee cost on top of salary?

Employer PRSI is 11.25% of gross pay with no earnings ceiling, rising to 11.40% from 1 October 2026, plus 1.5% employer auto-enrolment at 2026 rates.

That puts the total employer on-cost at roughly 11-13% - among the lowest in Western Europe, and well under half what the same hire costs in Belgium or Spain.

What is MyFutureFund and does it apply to my hire?

MyFutureFund is Ireland’s pension auto-enrolment scheme. At 2026 rates it takes 1.5% employer, 1.5% employee and 0.5% State contributions of gross salary, with contribution rates phasing upward in later years.

It applies to employees who are not already in a qualifying occupational pension scheme. We handle enrolment as part of onboarding.

When does the PRSI rate change?

The employer PRSI rate for Class A1 is 11.25% to 30 September 2026 and 11.40% from 1 October 2026. Any quote that spans that date should be modelled on both rates, which is how we build it.

What does it cost to end an Irish employment?

Statutory notice runs from one week (13 weeks to two years of service) up to eight weeks at 15+ years. Statutory redundancy - two weeks’ pay per year of service plus one bonus week - applies after two years and is tax-free to the employee.

Unfair dismissal protection generally applies after twelve months’ continuous service, so process matters more than the payout in most exits.

Can you support non-EU hires into Ireland?

Yes. We support Critical Skills and General Employment Permit hires alongside EU/EEA candidates who need no permission to work. Permit eligibility depends on the occupation and salary, so we assess it before the offer rather than after.

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Ready to hire in Ireland?

Book a 15-minute call. We’ll confirm your structure, timeline and cost - before you commit to anything.

  • check_circleYour structure and Revenue registration confirmed
  • check_circleA costed breakdown including PRSI and auto-enrolment
  • check_circlePermit eligibility assessed for non-EU hires
  • check_circleNo upfront cost, no obligation

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