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Director ID for people without a PPS number

Identified Person Number (IPN) apply for your director ID

Every director now has to be identified on key CRO filings. If you don't have a PPS number, the CRO issues an Identified Person Number (IPN) instead. It's most common for directors who live outside Ireland. We prepare your application and guide you through the one step that needs a witness.

Talk to our team The IPN explained

Which number do you need?

Two quick questions. Nothing is stored or sent.

1. Do you already have an Irish PPS number?
Your answer appears hereStart with question 1.
The basics

What an IPN is, in plain English

A number from the CRO

It's issued by the Companies Registration Office to directors and beneficial owners who have no PPS number or RBO number.

One per person, reused

You get a single IPN, and you can use it on every later filing, whichever company it's for.

Accepted on key filings

It works on CRO filings and on Register of Beneficial Ownership filings.

Who needs one

Who usually applies for an IPN

Non-resident directors

Directors living abroad rarely hold a PPS number.

New directors

Anyone being appointed without a PPS number yet.

Beneficial owners

Owners of 25% or more who need an ID for the register.

Former directors

In some cases a former director can't be reached. Ask us if that's you.

How to apply

Five steps to your IPN

1
Check what you already holdIf you have a PPS number or an RBO number, use that. You only need an IPN if you have neither.
2
Complete Form VIFThis is the CRO's Declaration as to Verification of Identity. We fill in the details with you.
3
Get your identity verifiedThe form must be witnessed by an authorised verifier, such as a notary public. We'll tell you exactly what to take.
4
We submit it to the CROWe send the verified form and supporting documents, and follow up.
5
Use your IPNQuote it on your company filings and keep it safe. It stays with you for life.
Apply early. The CRO deals with IPN applications as quickly as it can, but processing times depend on volumes. If you have a filing deadline, start as soon as you can.
Avoid delays

Common reasons an application stalls

Name mismatch

Your name must match your passport exactly, including middle names.

Unwitnessed form

A form that hasn't been verified by an authorised verifier will be sent back.

Leaving it late

Starting after the filing is due can mean a missed deadline.

Duplicate numbers

You only get one IPN. Applying twice causes confusion, so tell us if you've applied before.

Quick answers

IPN questions

Do I still need a PPS number later?
Often, yes. An IPN identifies you to the CRO, but you'll need a PPS number for payroll and some Revenue dealings. Read about PPS numbers.
Is an IPN the same as an RBO number?
No. An RBO number is issued when you're recorded on the Register of Beneficial Ownership. The CRO accepts it for directors without a PPS number, and an IPN works on both registers.
Can I get more than one IPN?
No. Only one IPN is issued per person, and you reuse it on every later filing.
Do I have to travel to Ireland for it?
No. Your identity can be verified by an authorised verifier where you live. We'll explain who qualifies in your country.

Need an IPN for a director?

Tell us where the director lives and when the filing is due, and we'll set the application up.

Talk to our team +353 85 147 7625

General information only. Source: Companies Registration Office (cro.ie). Procedures can change, so we confirm current requirements before we apply.

GUIDEThe Identified Person Number, simplified GUIDEDirectors without a PPS number NON-RESIDENTSNon-EEA resident directors RBORegister of Beneficial Ownership filing

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