Employer of Record Ireland
Hire employees in Ireland without setting up a company here. We sort out the contracts, payroll, tax, and benefits on your behalf.
OUR EOR PORTAL
Our platform: built for fast, compliant hiring in Ireland
We pair hands-on service with a decent bit of technology. Our platform makes it easy to manage new hires, keep payroll ticking over, and stay on top of the day-to-day admin.
Track onboarding progress and documents in one place
Run payroll, and view payslips
Handle time off, salary changes, and contract updates.
Keep everything aligned with Irish payroll and employment requirements
WHY EOR IRELAND?
Why companies choose us to hire in Ireland
Our focus is Ireland. That means you get a partner who understands Irish payroll, Revenue reporting, and what it takes to hire locally. One person in Dublin or a full team across Ireland – We have done both.
We take on the legal employment, run payroll, and handle compliance. Our team works here and knows what good looks like in the Irish market, from day-one documentation through to managing leavers.
EMPLOYMENT COSTS
What it costs to employ someone in Ireland
We often get asked “what’s the real business cost of employing someone in Ireland?”
Employer PRSI
As an employer in Ireland, you pay Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI). For employees earning over €552 per week, the employer PRSI rate is 11.25% (rising to 11.4% from October 2026). This amount as a direct cost to the business.
Employee deductions
Three things come off each payslip before the employee sees their net pay:
- Income tax is charged at 20% on earnings up to €44,000 (for a single person in 2026), and 40% on anything above that. Tax credits reduce the actual amount owed.
- You pay USC (Universal Social Charge) in bands: 0.5% on the first €12,012, 2% up to €28,700, 3% up to €70,044, and 8% above that.
- PRSI (employee contribution) is 4% of gross pay.
WORKED EXAMPLE
Hiring someone on a salary of €70,000
YOUR TOTAL COST
€77,875
Salary + 11.25% employer PRSI
EMPLOYEE TAKE-HOME
≈ €47,500
After income tax, USC, and employee PRSI
The exact take-home figure depends on the employee’s personal tax credits and circumstances.
We calculate all this each month, file the returns with Revenue, and issue the payslip. You just see a single invoice from us covering the salary cost, statutory contributions, and our management fee.
THE EOR PROCESS IN IRELAND
What's involved when you employ someone in Ireland
When you hire an employee in Ireland, a few steps must happen before they start. Some duties also continue while they work for you.
Under Irish law, you must provide the core written employment terms within five days of the start date. That covers pay, hours, leave entitlement, and notice periods.
We issue contracts within a few hours after we get your details. Each contract complies with the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2018.
Next, register the employee with Revenue under the PAYE system. We handle that registration and set up their tax credits, so payroll runs correctly from month one. Each pay period, we calculate and deduct income tax, PRSI, and USC, then file the returns through Revenue’s online system.
If the person you’re hiring needs permission to work in Ireland, we can sponsor their employment permit application. We do this through the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
Not every EOR provider offers this. It lets you hire from outside the EU. You won’t need your own Irish entity to sponsor.
We currently employ people in Ireland across many industries. These include software development, AI, engineering, health and beauty, retail, and not-for-profit work. The process is the same regardless of the industry, though the contract terms and benefits packages tend to differ.
FLEXIBLE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
Onboard in as little as 24 hours
When timelines are tight, the difference is process. We move quickly once we have the key details, and we do not cut corners on documentation or compliance.
A simple easy portal
Manage your Ireland hires, documents, and payroll tasks in one place.
Stress-free onboarding
We handle Irish employment documentation and onboarding steps so you can focus on the role.
Accurate Ireland payroll
PAYE payroll run correctly and on time, with the right statutory deductions and reporting.
Predictable pricing
Hire in Ireland without entity setup costs and ongoing admin overhead.
No local entity required
We act as the legal employer in Ireland while you manage day-to-day work.
Compliance covered
Contracts, statutory leave, payroll obligations, and day-to-day HR support handled locally.
ONE DEDICATED POINT OF CONTACT
Strong working relationships come from consistent, responsive service
Great service comes from knowing your business. You’ll work with one dedicated Ireland specialist who stays with you through onboarding, payroll, and everyday HR questions. That means faster answers, clearer communication, and fewer handoffs.
EOR VS. YOUR OWN ENTITY
Do you need your own Irish company, or can you use an EOR?
To employ someone in Ireland, you have two options. You can set up your own Irish entity, as a subsidiary or branch.
Setting up your own Irish company
8 – 12 weeks
€3 – 5k
SET-UP TIME
SET-UP COST
You’ll need to register with the Companies Registration Office (CRO). Appoint at least one EEA-resident director. If you don’t have one, you can take out a Section 137 bond. Register with Revenue for corporation tax, employer PAYE, and VAT.
Open an Irish business bank account. Put a registered office address in place. From start to finish, this typically takes 8 to 12 weeks depending on how quickly you can get the bank account sorted. Bank account opening is usually the bottleneck.
- CRO annual returns and statutory books
- Corporation tax returns to Revenue
- Running payroll and employment law compliance
- Irish accountant and legal adviser needed
- Ongoing compliance costs of a few thousand per year
Using an employer of record
Days
€0
SET-UP TIME
SET-UP COST
We employ the person through our own Irish entity. No company needs setting up, no CRO filing is required, no bank account needs opening, and no annual returns need managing. We issue the employment contract and register the employee with Revenue. We run payroll and handle ongoing HR and compliance obligations.
- No Irish entity required
- Contract issued within hours
- Payroll, tax, and compliance all handled
- No accountant or legal adviser needed on your side
- Single monthly invoice covers everything
When does each option make sense?
Use an EOR when…
You’re hiring a few people in Ireland. You don’t want the cost of running a local company for just a few employees. It also works well when you need someone to start quickly and can’t wait two or three months for an entity to be ready.
Set up your own entity when…
You’re hiring a larger permanent team in Ireland. You may also need an Irish company for commercial reasons. These reasons include holding contracts with Irish customers. They also include applying for Irish grants.
No magic number marks the point at which one tips over into the other. It depends on your plans for Ireland. We’re happy to talk it through with you either way.
EMPLOYEE ENTITLEMENTS
Ireland has strong employee protections, and getting these wrong can lead to Workplace Relations Commission complaints. Below we’ve detailed all you need to know.
20
DAYS/YR
Annual leave
Every full-time employee gets a minimum of 20 days paid annual leave per year. That’s on top of public holidays. Part-time workers get a proportional amount based on hours worked. Leave starts building up from the first day of employment, and you can’t pay someone in lieu of it while they’re still employed. It has to be actually taken.
10
DAYS/YR
Public holidays
Ireland has 10 public holidays per year. If an employee works on a public holiday, they’re entitled to either an extra day’s pay, a paid day off within a month, or an extra day of annual leave. The employer gets to choose which option, not the employee.
10
DAYS IN 2026
Sick leave
Since 2024, employees have a statutory right to paid sick leave. In 2026, that’s 7 days per year paid at 70% of normal wages, capped at €110 per day. This is increasing each year and will reach 10 days by 2027.
The employee needs a GP certificate from day one. On top of this, employees may also qualify for Illness Benefit. This is from the Department of Social Protection after 3 consecutive days.
26
WEEKS
Maternity leave
Mothers get 26 weeks of maternity leave, with the option of an additional 16 weeks unpaid. During the paid period, the employee receives Maternity Benefit from the state (currently €274 per week). Employers have no legal obligation to top this up, but some do. The employee must give at least 4 weeks written notice.
2
WEEKS
Paternity leave
The other parent gets 2 weeks of paternity leave, paid at the same €274 per week through Paternity Benefit.
9
WEEKS EACH
Parent’s leave
Each parent gets 9 weeks of parent’s leave. This is in addition to maternity and paternity leave. You can take it during the child’s first 2 years. The state pays Parent’s Benefit at €274 per week.
We handle all of this for you
We track every employee's leave balances, make sure payslips reflect the correct entitlements, and flag anything that's coming up. When someone goes on maternity leave, we sort out the paperwork and make sure you're compliant with the notice periods and return-to-work rules. You don't need to learn Irish employment law to employ people here.
OUR SERVICES
Hiring in Ireland gets a lot simpler when you don’t need to open a company here first. We employ your people through our own Irish entity, so you can skip that step entirely.
Employ people without a local company
If you want to hire in Ireland without setting up a local company, we can employ your team member locally and manage the full employment lifecycle.
HR and employment compliance
Practical HR guidance grounded in Irish employment law and workplace norms, from onboarding through to changes and offboarding.
We run compliant Irish payroll, handle statutory deductions, and keep reporting and documentation consistent month to month.
Employee benefits in Ireland
Set up competitive benefits that align with the Irish market, including private health insurance, life insurance and group income protection.
EMPLOYING IN IRELAND
I want to learn more about . in Ireland
Hiring in Ireland is easier when you have local HR support on hand. With us as your employer of record, you get straight answers on Irish employment rights, leave, benefits, and documentation from people who are actually based here.
About us
What makes us different?
We’re here to make hiring in Ireland less of a headache for international businesses. We own our own Irish entity. There’s no middleman between you and the people who are actually running your payroll and keeping you compliant.
FAQ's
No. That is the point of using an Employer of Record. We employ the individual through our own Irish entity, so you do not need to register a company, open an Irish bank account, or deal with Companies Registration Office filings.
In most cases, within five to ten working days. That covers a signed contract, Revenue registration, and payroll setup. The timeline depends on how quickly we receive the information we need from you and the employee.
An Employer of Record employs the individual directly, without a third-party client named in the employment contract. If a third party is named, the Irish authorities may classify the arrangement as an employment agency, which triggers different licensing requirements. We structure our contracts so the arrangement is treated as legitimate EOR, not agency work.
We agree a fixed monthly fee per employee upfront. That covers the employment administration, payroll processing, tax filings, and ongoing HR support. We do not charge a percentage of salary, and there are no hidden fees. Get in touch for a quote based on your requirements.
Yes. We are part of Agility EOR, so we can support hiring across multiple countries through one relationship. If your plans extend beyond Ireland, into the UK or the rest of Europe for example, we can handle that without you needing to find separate providers for each country.
Ready to hire in Ireland?
Ready to bring someone on in Ireland? We can get them employed and on payroll without you needing to set up a company here.
We’ll handle the contracts, payroll, and compliance side. You just focus on the person you’re hiring.
How can we help?
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