Unlike investment gold, which is VAT-exempt throughout the EU, silver bullion in Ireland attracts VAT at the standard rate of 23%. This is one of the most common questions we receive from new customers, so here is a complete guide to how VAT on silver works in Ireland and how you can plan around it.
The VAT exemption for investment gold applies to gold coins and bars of at least 99.5% purity. Silver, platinum, and palladium do not qualify for this exemption under current Irish and EU tax rules.
