Ireland is one of Europe's most important technology markets — Dublin hosts the European headquarters of Google, Meta, Apple, LinkedIn, Airbnb, Stripe, and hundreds of US tech companies. Beyond the multinationals, Ireland has a thriving domestic tech sector and financial services industry. Indian businesses providing IT services, software, and consulting to Irish-based entities are increasingly common.
Currency: EUR
Invoice in EUR. Ireland uses the Euro. EUR SEPA invoicing is universal for Irish B2B payments.
Two Types of Irish Clients
US tech company European HQs: Google Dublin, Meta Dublin, Apple Cork, LinkedIn Dublin — these are Irish-registered entities but operated by US companies. Their procurement, AP, and payment processes are often standardised globally. EUR SEPA or USD wire depending on the entity's operating currency.
Irish-native companies: Irish financial services, pharma (ICON, Jazz Pharmaceuticals), construction, and tech companies. EUR SEPA is standard.
Wire arrival: SEPA from Ireland: 1 business day.
Best Setup for Receiving EUR from Irish Clients
Playto Pay EUR VBA
- Irish client sends EUR SEPA Credit Transfer to your Playto Pay EUR VBA (IBAN)
- 1% flat, zero forex markup
- FIRA auto per receipt
- Daily INR direct to Indian bank
- Indian KYB only — no EU entity needed
India-Ireland DTAA
India and Ireland have a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement. For professional service income:
- Irish companies generally do not withhold tax on professional service payments to Indian businesses
- Provide Form 10F and TRC if requested
Special Note: US Multinational Irish Entities
When working with the Irish subsidiary of a US multinational:
- Vendor registration may follow the US parent company's global process
- Payment may come from a US-entity payment system (USD wire) rather than EUR SEPA
- Confirm with your contact whether payment comes from the Irish or US entity
- If USD: provide your Playto Pay USD VBA. If EUR: provide EUR VBA.
Irish Business Payment Culture
Friendly and direct: Irish business culture is warm, direct, and relationship-oriented. Less formal than UK or German equivalents.
Prompt payers: Irish companies generally pay on time. NET-30 is standard. The fintech-heavy Dublin ecosystem is payment-progressive.
FAQ
How do Indian businesses receive EUR from Irish clients? Invoice in EUR. Provide Playto Pay EUR VBA (IBAN). Irish client sends SEPA Credit Transfer. Arrives in 1 business day. 1% flat, zero markup. FIRA auto. Daily INR.
What if my Irish client is a US company's European HQ? Confirm currency (EUR or USD). If EUR: EUR VBA. If USD: USD VBA. Same Playto Pay infrastructure handles both.
Do Irish companies withhold tax on Indian vendor payments? Generally no under India-Ireland DTAA.
**📸 **Playto Pay — EUR VBA for Irish client SEPA transfers at 1% flat. USD VBA for US multinational Irish entities. FIRA auto. INR daily.