# Selling software company data to AI companies in Ireland

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

Canonical: https://origindatapartners.com/sell-company-data/ireland/software-companies
By: Origin Data Partners
Published: 2026-10-26
Sources checked: 2026-10-26

## Quick answer

Yes. AI companies buy records from software companies, and micro1, Mercor and Handshake AI accept companies in Ireland. Published payouts for this kind of company run €45K to €450K ($50K to $500K), from Mercor's private-code listing. Check that every contractor assigned copyright in writing, and scan for secrets and EU customer data before export.

## Key facts

- Published payout: €45K to €450K ($50K to $500K)
- Buyers that accept you: 4 (micro1, Mercor, Handshake AI and Turing)
- Privacy law: GDPR (Plus the industry rules below)
- US tax withheld: 0% (With a W-8BEN-E)

## What software company records AI buyers want

Many Irish SaaS companies document in English from day one, which suits Turing's English-only code track.

Mercor runs a software company listing for private code; Turing buys codebases and full operating records.

| Record | Why buyers want it |
| --- | --- |
| Repositories with full history | Turing buys codebases alone for $10K to $100K+. |
| Tickets linked to commits | Linkage multiplies value. |
| Product specs and design docs | Show why decisions were made. |
| Support histories | Real user problems and fixes. |


## Which AI data buyers accept Irish software companies

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 technology companies |
| [Mercor](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/mercor-data-monetization-program) | Strong fit | Software company listing (private code): $50K to $500K published |
| [Handshake AI](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/handshake-ai-data-partnerships) | Good fit | Names software; 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

Mercor's private-code listing is the closest published figure for software companies, converted to EUR. Larger programs pay more for long, linked histories.

| Published figure | USD | EUR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mercor, private-code listing | $50K to $500K | €45K 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 software companies

Check that every contractor assigned copyright in writing, and scan for secrets and EU customer data before export.

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:

- Secrets, keys and credentials in code.
- Customer data in support tickets and databases.
- Open-source code under licenses that travel with it.

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

## How much do AI companies pay for a codebase?

Turing says a repository alone typically pays $10K to $100K or more, and Mercor publishes $50K to $500K for private code. Code linked to its tickets, reviews and design docs earns the upper end.

Our guide covers this in depth: [Can a company sell its source code to AI companies?](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/sell-source-code-ai-training).


## 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 software company data in Ireland?

Yes. micro1, Mercor, Handshake AI and Turing accept companies in Ireland. Many Irish SaaS companies document in English from day one, which suits Turing's English-only code track.

### How much do AI companies pay for software company data?

Published payouts for this kind of company run €45K to €450K ($50K to $500K), from Mercor's private-code listing, with larger tiers for big or unique datasets. Actual offers depend on your records and rights.

### Is it legal for a software company in Ireland to sell company data?

Check that every contractor assigned copyright in writing, and scan for secrets and EU customer data before export.

### How much do AI companies pay for a codebase?

Turing says a repository alone typically pays $10K to $100K or more, and Mercor publishes $50K to $500K for private code. Code linked to its tickets, reviews and design docs earns the upper end.

## 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)