Northern Ireland’s tax moment

Chartered Accountants Ireland is calling on policymakers to seize a long-awaited opportunity: reduce Northern Ireland’s corporation tax rate and unlock its full economic potential. In a new policy paper, the organisation argues that dual market access to the UK and EU is not enough—competitive tax policy must follow. With a rate twice that of the Republic and rising global competition for investment, business leaders are urging bold reform.

The Institute proposes a region-specific 12.5% rate, aligned with OECD rules, and backed by a long-term guarantee to provide investor certainty. It also outlines how to protect public finances in the short term through Treasury-backed loans, framing tax reform not as a cost but as a catalyst for growth. With strong support among members and international precedent to back it, the pressure is on Northern Ireland’s Executive to act decisively.

Read the full article to explore what’s at stake for Northern Ireland’s economic future.