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Approval typically takes 5-7 business days, but may vary depending on the provider.

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Tax Relief for New Start-Up Companies (Section 486C)

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scheduleDurationDeadline: Claim with the relevant corporation-tax return; qualifying trade commencement rules apply through 31 December 2026

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Duration

Deadline: Claim with the relevant corporation-tax return; qualifying trade commencement rules apply through 31 December 2026

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Equity

1-7 days

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Funding

medium

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Competitive

infoAbout this program

Corporation-tax relief for qualifying new companies during their first trading years, claimed through the company tax return where the statutory conditions are met.

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Equity

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Provider

Revenue Commissioners

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Type

government-benefits

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2 steps

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Review Tax Relief for New Start-Up Companies (Section 486C) country rules and eligibility.
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Apply at https://www.revenue.ie/en/starting-a-business/initiatives-startup-businesses-smes/tax-relief-for-new-startup-companies/how-do-you-apply-for-tax-relief-for-your-start-up-company.aspx.