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Tax Registration with Revenue
Get Registered, Stay Compliant
Ensuring Compliance from the Start
Registering with Irish Revenue is a critical step for any business operating in Ireland, ensuring compliance with tax obligations and helping to avoid penalties. Each tax registration—whether for VAT, PAYE, or Corporation Tax—has specific requirements, and businesses should register promptly based on their activities and structure. Whether you are self-employed or need to handle tax registrations for your company, UStart is here to help. Our expert team guides you through each step of the registration process, ensuring that all necessary paperwork is accurately completed and submitted. With UStart’s support, you can focus on growing your business while staying fully compliant with Irish tax laws.
Keeping You Prepared
Stay on top of which taxes you need to pay and when!
Corporation Tax
- Who Needs to Register: All companies that are tax resident in Ireland or have a branch in Ireland need to register for Corporation Tax.
- What It Covers: Corporation Tax is charged on the profits of the company, including income, trading profits, and capital gains.
- How to Register: Registration can be done online through Revenue’s Online Service (ROS) or by completing the Form TR2 (for companies).
- When to Register: Typically, registration should be done within 30 days of the company commencing trading or receiving income.
Value-Added Tax (VAT)
- Who Needs to Register:
- Businesses with an annual turnover above certain thresholds (€37,500 for services, €75,000 for goods) are required to register for VAT.
- Voluntary registration is possible if a business is below these thresholds but wants to reclaim VAT on business expenses.
- What It Covers: VAT is a tax on the sale of goods and services. Registered businesses must charge VAT on their sales and can reclaim VAT on their purchases.
- How to Register: Businesses can register for VAT online via ROS or by completing the VAT section of Form TR1 (for individuals, partnerships, or trusts) or Form TR2 (for companies).
- When to Register: Registration should occur before the business reaches the VAT threshold or when the company starts trading if it opts for voluntary registration.
PAYE (Pay As You Earn) / PRSI (Pay-Related Social Insurance)
- Who Needs to Register: Any business that employs staff in Ireland needs to register as an employer to operate the PAYE system.
- What It Covers: Employers are responsible for deducting income tax (PAYE), Universal Social Charge (USC), and PRSI from employees’ wages and paying these to Revenue.
- How to Register: Registration for PAYE/PRSI is done online via ROS or by completing the relevant sections of Form TR1 or TR2.
- When to Register: Employers should register before making any payments to employees.
Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT)
- Who Needs to Register: Principals in the construction, forestry, and meat processing industries who make payments to subcontractors are required to register for RCT.
- What It Covers: RCT is a withholding tax on payments made to subcontractors. The principal contractor deducts RCT from payments and pays it to Revenue.
- How to Register: Registration is done through ROS or by completing the relevant sections of Form TR1 or TR2.
- When to Register: Principals must register before making any payments to subcontractors.
Professional Services Withholding Tax (PSWT)
- Who Needs to Register: Government bodies, public bodies, and certain corporate bodies that make payments for professional services are required to register for PSWT.
- What It Covers: PSWT is a withholding tax on payments for professional services provided by professionals such as doctors, architects, and consultants.
- How to Register: Registration is usually handled through ROS or by completing the relevant sections of Form TR1 or TR2.
- When to Register: Registration should occur before making any payments for professional services.
Customs and Excise
- Who Needs to Register: Businesses involved in importing or exporting goods outside the European Union need to register for customs and excise.
- What It Covers: Customs duties are levied on goods imported into Ireland from outside the EU, while excise duties are imposed on certain goods like alcohol, tobacco, and mineral oils.
- How to Register: Registration is done through ROS or the Revenue Customs online system.
- When to Register: Registration should be completed before engaging in import/export activities.
Income Tax (for Self-Employed Individuals)
- Who Needs to Register: Individuals who are self-employed or operating as sole traders must register for Income Tax.
- What It Covers: Self-employed individuals pay Income Tax on their profits. They also need to pay USC and PRSI.
- How to Register: Self-employed individuals register using Form TR1, which can be submitted online via ROS.
- When to Register: Registration should occur within three months of starting to trade.
Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
- Who Needs to Register: Businesses and individuals that sell assets and realize a gain need to register for CGT.
- What It Covers: CGT is charged on the profit made from the sale or disposal of assets such as property, shares, or business assets.
- How to Register: CGT is usually self-assessed and paid as part of the annual tax return process. Businesses must ensure they are registered for tax with Revenue.
- When to Register: You must calculate and pay CGT for the year in which the gain arises, with returns filed by the tax deadline.
Pick a plan that fits your needs!
Sole Trader Tax Registrations
- Income Tax Registrations (IT)
- Employer Pay as you earn (PAYE)
- Value Added Tax (VAT)
- Relevant Contacts Tax (RCT)
Company Tax Registrations
- Corporation Tax (CT)
- Employer Pay as you earn (PAYE)
- Value Added Tax (VAT)
- Relevant Contacts Tax (RCT)
Other Tax Registrations
- Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT)
- Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
- Environmental Levy (ELEV)
- Custom & Excise (C&E)
Testmionials
Hear from our happy clients!
PAYE Registration of a Non-EU Company
When setting up our International Payroll, we needed to be registered in Ireland for the PAYE registration & registered office services in Ireland, if it was not for the help of the team at UStart, I am not sure what we would have done. They walked us through every step and made things very easy, we enjoy working with UStart.
Robin
Tax Registration
UStart was a pleasure to work with. Their guidance and direction in obtaining our company’s PAYE number from Ireland Revenue was invaluable. They did all the work to ensure our application was complete and accurate which shortened our wait time and produced fast results.
Tristann
Irish Branch Registration of an EU Company
I would highly recommend the services of UStart having recently used them to register a branched office for our company in Ireland. The team assisted us throughout the full process and answered all our questions in relation to this. A very knowledgeable & professional team who are there every step of the way.
Jillian
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