Welcome to the 2026 edition of “Executive Relocation Ireland”, a guide which is designed to help executives and their families deal with the many issues that arise when moving to or from Ireland.
Whether you are taking up a new role in Ireland or moving abroad, a relocation affects almost every part of your financial life. Your tax residence and domicile, how your income and investments are structured, your pension planning and even the timing of your move can all have a lasting effect, and getting the right advice early on can make a real difference.
This guide is a practical starting point. It sets out the main tax and financial planning matters to think about, along with the key questions you should be asking yourself before, during and after a move.
While the guide is focused on tax and financial planning, including areas such as residence, pensions and cross-border matters, it also touches at a high level on the wider practical issues. These practical issues include immigration, health and schooling, which are worth building into your planning. When considering a move it impacts more than just finances and tax, it means uprooting your family and moving away from your support structure so these matters need to be taken into account.
Every relocation is different, and the guidance here is general in nature. It is not a substitute for advice tailored to your own circumstances.
As trusted advisers to individuals and businesses moving to and from Ireland, RBK Business Advisers are here to help you plan your move with confidence.
Tax Residence – Facts and Fallacies
Unlike the concept of domicile, tax residence for Irish tax purposes is specifically defined in Irish tax legislation. It is a very objective test based on the number of days present in Ireland in a tax year.
Small parcels, big change: the €3 Customs duty on low-value goods coming into the EU
From 1 July 2026, the European Union will implement a temporary €3 Customs duty per item type on low value consignments (less than €150) imported from outside the EU (including Great Britain).
Non-EU business that incurred VAT in Ireland? Don’t miss the 30 June deadline
A quick reminder for businesses not established in the EU. If you’ve incurred VAT in Ireland last year, the deadline for any reclaim is 30 June 2026.
Transfer pricing considerations in the context of Statutory Audits
The Irish Transfer Pricing regulations were significantly overhauled for accounting years beginning on or after 1 January 2020, introducing formal documentation requirements.
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