Invoice template for Ireland, with Revenue's VAT rules

What an invoice must show in Ireland

• The date of issue

  The date the invoice is issued. [1]

• A unique sequential number

  Each invoice carries a unique number in a sequence. [1]

• Your details and VAT number

  Your full name, address and VAT registration number as the supplier. [1]

• Your customer

  The customer's full name and address. [1]

• What you supplied

  The quantity and nature of the goods supplied, or the extent and nature of the services rendered. [1]

• The date of supply

  The date the goods or services were supplied. If a payment on account was made before the supply, also the date of that payment, when it differs from the date of issue. [1]

• Unit prices before VAT

  The VAT-exclusive unit price. [1]

• Discounts

  Any discounts or price reductions. [1]

• VAT by rate, and the total VAT

  A breakdown by rate of VAT, and the total VAT payable on the supply. [1]

• Reverse charge and EU goods: the customer's VAT number

  Under a reverse charge, the customer's VAT number and the note "reverse charge applies". For an intra-Community supply of goods, the customer's VAT number and the note "intra-Community supply of goods". [1]

Rules worth knowing

Make this invoice in Clodou

• Set your workspace country to Ireland: invoices are titled INVOICE, the tax line reads VAT, and your number and your client's print after "VAT no.". EUR is suggested as the currency, and each invoice can use another.
• Say what you supplied in one sentence. Clodou finds or creates the client, numbers the invoice INV-0001 onwards, and asks when a price is missing instead of guessing one.
• Prices go in before VAT, so the PDF shows the VAT-exclusive unit price, each VAT rate on its own line and the total. Lines can mix 23%, 13.5%, 9% and 0%; the PDF then adds a rate column and shows the amount each rate applies to. Not registered? Remove VAT from your default taxes in Settings and invoices carry no VAT.
• The notes print on the PDF: use them for the date of supply, "Reverse charge applies" for an EU business client, or your bank details. The footer carries your business name and legal status.
• After it goes out: payment reminders prepared as cards you approve before anything is emailed, partial payments with the balance left, quote to invoice in one step, monthly retainer drafts, and a CSV export with VAT per rate for your accountant. Undo works for 10 minutes and every change is in the activity log.

Just ask

What Clodou does not do

• No compliance check. Clodou prints the fields on this page; it does not check that an invoice meets Revenue's rules. Your accountant does that.
• No VAT returns, no bookkeeping or ledger, no bank feeds, no payroll.
• No separate date-of-supply or discount field: the PDF prints the issue date, so the supply date and any discount go in the line description or the notes.
• No reverse charge mode: you set no VAT, put the client's VAT number in its field and write "Reverse charge applies" in the notes yourself.
• No currency conversion: an invoice in sterling or dollars does not show the euro figures Revenue asks for.
• No credit notes, no e-invoicing (Peppol), no client portal or e-signature, and no card processing (the Team plan prints your own payment link).

Questions

What must be on a VAT invoice in Ireland?

The date of issue, a unique sequential number, your full name, address and VAT number, the customer's full name and address, what you supplied and when, the unit price before VAT, any discounts, the VAT broken down by rate and the total VAT. Under a reverse charge, add the customer's VAT number and "reverse charge applies".

When do I have to issue a VAT invoice?

Within 15 days of the end of the month in which you supplied the goods or services. For a payment received in advance, no later than the 15th day of the month after you received it.

Can a sole trader invoice without being registered for VAT?

Yes, but the invoice must not show VAT: a trader who is not registered and shows VAT is liable for it and may face penalties. Registration is obligatory once annual turnover goes over €42,500 for services or €85,000 for goods; below that you can choose to register.

How do I invoice a business in another EU country?

For services to a business customer in another EU Member State, check the customer's VAT number, put it on the invoice and state that the reverse charge applies; the invoice does not show VAT. In Clodou: no VAT on the invoice, the client's VAT number in its field and "Reverse charge applies" in the notes.

Is there a simplified invoice in Ireland?

Yes, for amounts of €100 or less: date of issue, your full name, address and VAT number, a description, and the VAT payable or the price before VAT. It cannot be used for intra-Community supplies.

How much does Clodou cost?

Free: 20 AI requests and 3 quotes or invoices a month. Solo: US$29 a month or US$290 a year. Team: US$79 a month or US$790 a year, with 5 seats. Prices are per workspace, in US dollars. Every new workspace starts with a 14-day trial of Team, no card needed.

Sources

1. Revenue: What information is required on a VAT invoice?
2. Revenue: Invoices issued by unregistered persons
3. Revenue: VAT thresholds
4. Revenue: What is a VAT invoice?
5. Revenue: Who must issue a VAT invoice?
6. Revenue: Invoice requirements of payments received in advance
7. Revenue: Current VAT rates
8. Revenue: Standard rate of VAT
9. Revenue: Zero rate of VAT
10. Revenue: Other types of VAT invoices (simplified invoicing)
11. Revenue: VAT obligations of Irish traders when supplying services abroad

Last checked on November 5, 2026. This page explains the rules; it is not tax or legal advice. Check your invoices with your accountant or tax adviser.