Start-up companies relief from corporation tax (Section 486C)
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Relief from corporation tax for the first five years of trading. Full relief where corporation tax due is EUR 40,000 or less in the year, with marginal relief up to EUR 60,000. Capped by reference to employer PRSI paid.
Revenue Commissioners
public · national
Deadline: rolling
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Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
Who can apply
- Under 5 years old
- Stage: pre_seed, seed
- Locally registered entity required
Claimed in the corporation tax return. Only relevant once profitable, but it can be carried forward if unused in the first five years.
Source. https://www.revenue.ie/en/companies-and-charities/reliefs-and-exemptions/start-up-companies-relief-from-corporation-tax.aspx — checked 2026-08-14 · not human-checked