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Tax regulation mechanisms (VAT Refund for farmers)

Abbreviated form of legal source(s)

S.I. No. 201/2012

Description of support scheme

S.I. No. 201/2012 foresees the refund of Value Added Tax (VAT) for farmers purchasing wind turbines or PV plants.

Amount

The VAT amount, which is 23% from 21 March 2021 onwards (S.I. No. 201/2012).

Addressees

So-called flat-rate farmers, i.e., farmers not registered for VAT (S.I. No. 201/2012).

Procedure

Interested applicants should inquire whether the equipment is eligible for support. If included, the equipment is purchased and the applicant claims the VAT refund by submitting the respective document (https://www.revenue.ie/en/vat/documents/form-vat58.pdf ).

Competent authority

Irish Revenue Commissioners

Technologies

Wind energy onshore

Eligible

Wind energy offshore
Solar energy

Eligible

Geothermal energy
Biogas
Hydro-power
Biomass