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Ospitessa in Ireland

Ireland has no national guest registration system or tourist tax, is introducing a register for short-term lets and will phase in e-invoicing from 2028. Here is where Ospitessa stands.

Area

What applies

Ospitessa

Also relevant

Short-term letting register run by Fáilte Ireland for short stays.

Being finalised

Tourist tax

No national tourist tax; 13.5% / 9% VAT rates for accommodation set in each Budget.

Works today

E-invoicing

Structured B2B e-invoicing phased in from 2028 under the EU ViDA rules.

Being finalised

Payments

Cards, payment links and deposits through Stripe.

Works today

Guest languages the AI receptionist speaks here

English, Irish, Spanish, French, German and 40+ more

Currency

EUR

This page summarises rules as we understand them in November 2026. It is not legal or tax advice: check the current requirements with your local authority or adviser.

What works the same everywhere

AI receptionist on calls, WhatsApp, chat and OTA messages in your guests’ languages
Channel manager with Booking.com, Expedia, Airbnb, Agoda, Trip.com, Google Hotels, Hotelbeds, Hostelworld, HRS and 70+ partners
Online check-in and ID scanning (MRZ of passports and EU ID cards)
Tourist / city tax lines on bookings and invoices
Card payments, payment links and deposits through Stripe
Smart locks (TTLock), Guest App, housekeeping and restaurant

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