Ireland to Debut Tax-Friendly Investment Accounts Excluding Crypto Assets

The Irish government plans to introduce tax-friendly investment accounts for residents starting in 2027. The new accounts will offer exemptions from taxes up to a certain threshold, with any excess amount subject to a flat-rate annual levy.

The permitted assets for these accounts include publicly traded stocks, government and corporate bonds, regulated investment funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and insurance-linked investment solutions.

Crypto assets and their derivatives will be excluded from the new accounts due to concerns about their complexity and risk. This decision aligns with recommendations issued by the European Commission in September 2025.