Tax registration

Tax registration for sole traders and partnerships

Register with Revenue correctly the first time. We complete your TR1 form, register your business name with the CRO, and add VAT or employer PAYE if you need them.

From €99 one-off, ex VAT

What you might need

Income tax (TR1)
Sole traders
TR1 (FT)
Partnerships
Business name (RBN1)
If trading under a name
VAT
Over the threshold
Employer PAYE
Before first payday

Registering a limited company? See our company VAT and tax registration service.

Options

Registration packages

Sole Trader Registration

Register for income tax with Revenue using Form TR1.

€99.00one-off

Ex VAT

  • Form TR1 completed and submitted
  • Income tax registration confirmed
  • VAT registration added if needed
  • myAccount and ROS setup
  • Advice on records and first deadlines

Start Trading Bundle

Most Popular

Everything a new sole trader or partnership needs to start.

€179 one-off

Ex VAT · + CRO filing fee

  • Tax registration (TR1 or TR1 FT)
  • Business name registration (RBN1 or RBN1A)
  • VAT registration if needed
  • Employer PAYE registration if needed
  • 20-minute setup call

Partnership Registration

Register the partnership and each partner with Revenue.

€149.00one-off

Ex VAT

  • Form TR1 (FT) for partnership
  • Income tax registration for each partner
  • VAT registration if needed
  • ROS setup for precedent partner
  • Advice on Form 1 (Firms)

All prices ex VAT. The Start Trading Bundle is confirmed on a quote, plus the CRO filing fee.

Limited companies

Registering a limited company instead?

Companies register for corporation tax, VAT and PAYE on Form TR2. That's covered by our company VAT and tax registration service from €199, or included in our formation packages.

Which registrations do I need?

Registrations explained

  • Registration: Income tax

    Who needs it
    Every sole trader and every partner, from the date you start trading.
    Form
    TR1 (sole trader) / TR1 (FT) (partnership).
  • Registration: Business name

    Who needs it
    Anyone trading under a name other than their own name or the partners' names.
    Form
    RBN1 (sole trader) or RBN1A (partnership), filed with the CRO.
  • Registration: VAT

    Who needs it
    Turnover over €85,000 for goods or €42,500 for services in the current or previous calendar year, or voluntary registration below that.
    Form
    Part of TR1 / TR1 (FT). VAT3 returns then usually every two months.
  • Registration: Employer PAYE

    Who needs it
    Anyone taking on staff, before the first payday.
    Form
    Part of TR1 / TR1 (FT).
  • Registration: RCT

    Who needs it
    Principal contractors and subcontractors in construction, forestry and meat processing.
    Form
    Part of TR1 / TR1 (FT).

FAQ

Tax registration questions

What is a TR1 form?+

The TR1 is Revenue's registration form for individuals and sole traders. It registers you for income tax and, where needed, VAT, employer PAYE and RCT. Partnerships and trusts use the TR1 (FT) version.

How long does tax registration take?+

Income tax registration through ROS is usually confirmed within a few working days. VAT registration takes longer because Revenue may ask for supporting information about the business before approving it.

Do I need to register a business name?+

Only if you trade under a name other than your own name. A sole trader called Mary Byrne trading as 'Mary Byrne' needs no business name; trading as 'Byrne Landscaping' needs an RBN1 filed with the CRO (partnerships use the RBN1A).

Is the TR2 form the same thing?+

No. The TR2 is the equivalent registration form for companies. Sole traders and partnerships use the TR1. If you've formed a limited company, see our company VAT and tax registration service.

Start trading with the right registrations

We'll check what you need and file it for you. Most registrations start at €99.

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