Key features of the new Investment Account:
- Tax free threshold, with low flat rate of tax applying annually to the value above that threshold. The tax free threshold and tax rate to be announced on Budget Day (6 October).
- Accounts will be available for Irish tax residents aged 18 and over who hold a PPSN.
- One account permitted per person.
- No minimum contribution requirement, but annual maximum contribution limit.
- Eligible investment will include listed shares, listed bonds, financial instruments traded on a regulated market and a range of investment funds suitable for retail investors, including ETFs.
- Highly complex and risky products, including derivatives and crypto assets will not be eligible.
- The existing investment tax regime, including the 8-year deemed disposal rule, will not apply to investments held within the Investment Account.
- Providers will be responsible for calculating, reporting and paying any tax due to Revenue on behalf of the investor, simplifying the administrative burden for taxpayers.
- No minimum holding or lock-in period and accounts will be transferrable between providers on a tax-neutral basis
The Roadmap also identifies three key areas for consideration in reforming the existing taxation regime for retail investment:
- Reducing the rate of taxation
- Reviewing the 8-year deemed disposal rule
- Introducing administrative simplifications
However, these matters are for consideration from Budget 2028 and beyond, therefore, we do not expect to see any changes in the above in the upcoming budget.
You can access the full Roadmap for Retail Investment here or contact our team directly using the form below.