Accounting Data estimated — verify with vendor Verified — April 2026

Sage

Ireland's most established accounting platform with built-in RCT and PAYE support

From €17/user/mo

Price may vary with exchange rates

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Irish Compliance Assessment

Revenue Integration

Direct connection to Revenue Online Service (ROS) for tax submissions

PAYE Modernisation

Real-time payroll reporting to Revenue as required since 2019

Irish Bank Feeds

Bank feeds available for AIB and Bank of Ireland. Supports Irish IBAN and SEPA payments.

SEPA / Irish IBAN

SEPA XML: AIB, BOI

VAT Handling

Standard VAT

Irish Support

Customer support available during Irish business hours

GDPR Data Residency: EU data centres

Overview

Sage offers both desktop (Sage 50) and cloud (Sage Business Cloud Accounting) solutions with deep roots in the Irish market spanning over two decades. It is one of the few accounting platforms that supports PAYE Modernisation, RCT for the construction sector, and Reverse Charge VAT natively, making it a go-to choice for Irish builders, subcontractors, and professional services firms. Sage has strong bank feed support for AIB and Bank of Ireland, and its large Irish accountant network means most practices already know the software. Best suited for businesses with 6-50 employees who need robust compliance features and the flexibility to choose between desktop and cloud deployment.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Deep Irish market knowledge
  • Strong accountant network
  • Desktop + cloud options
  • RCT support

Cons

  • Dated UI in desktop version
  • Complex pricing tiers
  • Slower innovation than cloud-native rivals

Best For

Company Size

6-20 employees21-50 employees

Sectors

Professional ServicesConstructionRetail

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Quick Facts

Starting price
From €17/user/mo
Free trial
Yes
GDPR residency
EU
Revenue integration
Yes
PAYE Modernisation
Yes
Irish support
Yes

Alternatives

Xero
Cloud accounting with direct AIB, BOI, and PTSB bank feeds for Irish SMEs
From €20/mo
QuickBooks Online
Affordable cloud accounting with Irish bank feeds and a best-in-class mobile app
From €35/mo

Verification Notes

REVIEW NEEDED: Stored pricing 'from €12' outdated; current Sage Accounting starts from €17/month (ex. VAT). Other features like free trial confirmed; no data contradicting integrations, PAYE, bank feeds, GDPR, or support. Suggested changes to: Stored pricing.

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