Tax Incentives & Reliefs Up to €50k

Start Up Relief For Entrepreneurs

Tax refund when you leave employment to start a business

Provided by Revenue

How to apply

Apply on the official National Enterprise Hub listing — applications and eligibility are administered by Revenue, not Tenderwatch.

Apply on neh.gov.ie

About this support

The Start-Up Relief for Entrepreneurs (SURE) is an Income Tax refund for people who leave employment to become entrepreneurs and start up their own company.

Who is it for?

You may be eligible if: You are an entrepreneur leaving PAYE employment (or recently unemployed) and starting your own company. You had mainly PAYE income in the previous four years For the three years preceding the year before the investment, you did not have earnings from any other source in excess of €50,000 or your employment income (whichever is lower). Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions which can be found on the Revenue website.

At a glance

Provider
Revenue
Type
Tax Incentives & Reliefs
Categories
Tax Incentives & Reliefs
Industries
Construction, Design & Crafts, Energy, Financial, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Real Estate, Retail, Transport & Storage
Business size
Between 10-49 Employees, Between 50-249 Employees, Less than 10 Employees
Max amount
€50k
Source
National Enterprise Hub

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Auto-imported from neh.gov.ie. First seen 7 May 2026; last verified 7 May 2026. Always check the official listing on the National Enterprise Hub before applying — eligibility and amounts change without notice.