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Hire in Ireland
Employ in Ireland without opening an entity
Ubique-run Currency: EUR · Onboarding in 2 business days
Ubique runs its own legal entity and payroll team in Ireland, so onboarding, payslips and offboarding are handled in-house.
Europe · Ireland
Employer cost11.05%
Onboarding2 business days
Probation6 months, max 12
Public holidays10
Key facts from Ubique Atlas
What you need to know before you hire
Average employer cost11.05%
Onboarding time2 business days
Probation period6 months, max 12
Notice period1 week to 8 weeks by tenure
Annual leave20 days
Public holidays10 days
Mandatory benefits
PRSI, pension auto-enrolment phasing in
Employment law summary
How employment works in Ireland
Ireland has light employer contributions and a straightforward onboarding. Unfair dismissal protection starts after one year. Many EU-headquartered scale-ups use Ireland as a first European hire location.
Summaries are kept current by Ubique's local legal team and partners. They are general information, not legal advice. Last reviewed September 2026.
What Ubique does for you in Ireland
- Drafts a locally compliant employment contract in the local language and English
- Registers the employee with tax and social security authorities
- Runs monthly payroll in EUR, with payslips and year-end filings
- Administers mandatory benefits and offers optional local plans
- Handles leave, expenses, amendments and compliant terminations
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