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Ireland

Capital: Dublin

Last verified: 2026-02-20

Fees, fines, and deadlines are approximate and may change. Always verify with official sources.

Key Registrations & Procedures

PPS Number (Personal Public Service Number)

Department of Social Protection / Intreo Centre

Deadline: Apply as soon as possible after arrival. Required before starting employment.
Processing Time: 1–3 weeks. Letter with PPS number sent to your Irish address.
💰Fees: Free
📅Appointment: Appointment required at your local Intreo Centre (book via MyWelfare.ie).
Required Documents:
  • Valid passport or EU national ID card
  • Proof of Irish address — utility bill, bank statement, or official letter in your name at your Irish address. A lease/rental agreement alone may not be accepted.
  • Proof of reason for requiring a PPS number — employment contract (letter from employer with start date), offer letter, or letter from Revenue
  • Completed PPS application form (REG1 — available online at gov.ie or at the Intreo Centre)
Where to Do It:

Your local Intreo Centre (Social Welfare office). Dublin: several locations including Parnell Square, Bishop Square, and others. Find yours at gov.ie > Intreo Centres. Appointment only.

If You Don't Do It:

No fine for not having one, but without a PPS number you may not be able to be paid, pay taxes, access social welfare, healthcare (medical card), or public services. Employers may not be able to legally pay you without one.

Regional Variations: Same process nationwide. Dublin offices are busiest — expect 2-week waits for appointments.
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Tax Registration (Revenue)

Revenue Commissioners

Deadline: Register with Revenue before receiving your first paycheck
Processing Time: Online registration: instant. Tax credits certificate: 1–2 days.
💰Fees: Free
📅Appointment: No appointment needed — register online via myAccount on revenue.ie.
Required Documents:
  • PPS number (mandatory)
  • Employment details (employer name, start date)
  • Irish bank account details
  • Previous P45/P60 (if transferring from another Irish employer)
  • myAccount login credentials (register at revenue.ie)
Where to Do It:

Online at revenue.ie > myAccount. First-time users: register for myAccount using your PPS number and a verified Irish address. Your employer registers you via ROS (Revenue Online Service).

If You Don't Do It:

Without Revenue registration, emergency tax is applied (40% rate + USC from day 1). This can be reclaimed but causes significant cash flow issues. Self-employed must register for income tax and VAT where applicable.

Regional Variations: National system — same process everywhere. Online system preferred.
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IRP Registration (Non-EU only)

INIS / Immigration Service Delivery

Deadline: EU/EEA citizens do NOT need to register. Non-EU nationals must register within 90 days.
Processing Time: N/A for EU citizens — no registration required
💰Fees: N/A for EU citizens
📅Appointment: N/A for EU citizens
Required Documents:
  • EU/EEA citizens have automatic right to reside in Ireland
  • No registration with immigration is required for EU/EEA nationals
  • You only need a PPS number and Revenue registration
Where to Do It:

Not applicable for EU/EEA citizens. Ireland does not require EU citizens to formally register their residence — one of the few EU countries with this policy.

If You Don't Do It:

No penalty — EU citizens have full freedom of movement in Ireland. Just ensure you get a PPS number for employment and public services.

Regional Variations: Ireland-wide policy. EU citizens do not need to register with immigration anywhere.
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