# Selling accountancy practice data to AI companies in Ireland

> Can an accountancy practice in Ireland sell its data to AI companies? Which buyers accept you, published payouts in EUR, and the rules that apply.

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By: Origin Data Partners
Published: 2026-10-26
Sources checked: 2026-10-26

## Quick answer

Yes. AI companies buy records from accountancy practices, and micro1, Handshake AI and Turing accept companies in Ireland. Published payouts for this kind of company run €89K to €450K ($100K to $500K), from micro1's qualified-partnership tier. Chartered Accountants Ireland's code of ethics requires client confidentiality, and Revenue data stays out.

## Key facts

- Published payout: €89K to €450K ($100K to $500K)
- Buyers that accept you: 3 (micro1, Handshake AI and Turing)
- Privacy law: GDPR (Plus the industry rules below)
- US tax withheld: 0% (With a W-8BEN-E)

## What accountancy practice records AI buyers want

Practices that run payroll and year-end for SMEs hold repeatable workflows once client identities are removed.

Mercor runs an accounting firm listing (US firms only); micro1 lists finance and accounting processes.

| Record | Why buyers want it |
| --- | --- |
| Close checklists and reconciliations | micro1 lists reconciliations, approvals and reporting workflows. |
| Engagement workflows and review notes | Show how a reviewer catches problems. |
| Firm SOPs and templates | Your own material, so the easiest to license. |
| De-identified workpapers | Valuable once client identities are removed. |


## Which AI data buyers accept Irish accountancy practices

English-language records give Irish companies an advantage over most of Europe.

| Buyer | Fit for Ireland | What to know |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [micro1](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/micro1-company-data-partnerships) | Partial fit | Closed companies with 50+ peak staff; operating companies considered case by case; lists finance and accounting processes |
| [Handshake AI](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/handshake-ai-data-partnerships) | Good fit | Professional services is closest; 20+ staff and 3+ years; accepts companies outside the US |
| [Turing](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/turing-project-lazarus) | Good fit | Full operating records up to $1M; strongest demand in the US, UK, Canada and EU |


## Published payouts in EUR

Micro1's qualified-partnership tier is the closest published figure for accountancy practices, converted to EUR. Larger programs pay more for long, linked histories.

| Published figure | USD | EUR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| micro1, qualified partnership | $100K to $500K | €89K to €450K |
| micro1, large-scale datasets | $500K to $2M | €450K to €1.8M |
| Handshake AI, advertised range | $100K to $4M+ | €89K to €3.6M+ |


## Irish rules for accountancy practices

Chartered Accountants Ireland's code of ethics requires client confidentiality, and Revenue data stays out.

Any personal data left in the records falls under GDPR; the [Irish privacy steps](https://origindatapartners.com/sell-company-data/ireland#rules) apply to every industry. For detail, see [GDPR, CCPA and licensing company data for AI](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/data-licensing-gdpr-ccpa). Before anything leaves, exclude:

- Client financial statements and tax identifiers.
- Material covered by professional confidentiality rules.
- Data from client systems you accessed under engagement letters.

Source: [Data Protection Commission (Ireland)](https://www.dataprotection.ie/)

## Can an accounting firm license client working papers?

Only with client identities removed and only where professional confidentiality rules and engagement letters allow it. Firm-wide procedures, close checklists and review-note patterns are the lower-risk core.

Our guide covers this in depth: [AI data licensing: a guide for lawyers, accountants and advisors](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/ai-data-licensing-for-advisors).


## US tax on the license fee

For Ireland: 0% with a treaty form (W-8BEN-E).

Source: [IRS: Tax treaty tables](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/tax-treaty-tables)

## Questions and answers

### Do AI companies buy accountancy practice data in Ireland?

Yes. micro1, Handshake AI and Turing accept companies in Ireland. Practices that run payroll and year-end for SMEs hold repeatable workflows once client identities are removed.

### How much do AI companies pay for accountancy practice data?

Published payouts for this kind of company run €89K to €450K ($100K to $500K), from micro1's qualified-partnership tier, with larger tiers for big or unique datasets. Actual offers depend on your records and rights.

### Is it legal for an accountancy practice in Ireland to sell company data?

Chartered Accountants Ireland's code of ethics requires client confidentiality, and Revenue data stays out.

### Can an accounting firm license client working papers?

Only with client identities removed and only where professional confidentiality rules and engagement letters allow it. Firm-wide procedures, close checklists and review-note patterns are the lower-risk core.

## Sources

- [micro1: Data partnerships](https://www.micro1.ai/data-partnerships)
- [Mercor: Monetize your data](https://www.mercor.com/data/)
- [Handshake AI: Data partnerships](https://joinhandshake.com/ai/data-partnerships/)
- [Data Protection Commission (Ireland)](https://www.dataprotection.ie/)
- [IRS: Tax treaty tables](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/tax-treaty-tables)
- [European Central Bank: euro reference rates](https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/policy_and_exchange_rates/euro_reference_exchange_rates/html/index.en.html)