IPN Number Ireland
An IPN may be needed where a company director or beneficial owner does not have an Irish PPS number. We help founders understand the IPN step before company formation.
Why register your company in Ireland with us
End-to-end CRO compliance, transparent pricing, and a real Irish team behind every formation.
CRO fees included
Formation packages include the Companies Registration Office filing fee, so pricing is easier to compare.
Real formation support
You get practical guidance before and after incorporation, not just an automated filing screen.
Non-resident ready
IPN, Section 137 bond, registered office and RBO requirements can be handled in one route.
Clear documents
Certificate of Incorporation, constitution and share documents are organised for banking and tax steps.
No hidden extras
Packages are written around what founders usually need to start an Irish LTD properly.
SEO-safe guidance
Pages explain what to compare and how to decide, without making unsupported claims about other providers.
How company registration works
Check requirements
We review directors, shareholders, registered office, PPSN/IPN needs and the formation route.
Choose package
Pick the package that matches your residency, banking, tax and compliance needs.
Prepare filing
We prepare company details, constitution, officer information and CRO filing documents.
File and support
After incorporation, we guide you through RBO, tax, banking and annual return next steps.
Transparent pricing
No hidden fees. CRO filing fees included.
Basic Formation
- Company name check
- CRO filing fees included
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Company constitution
- Share certificates
Standard Formation
- Everything in Basic
- IPN support where needed
- First annual return included
- Post-formation guidance
- 7-day support
Premium Formation
- Everything in Standard
- Registered office included
- RBO support included
- Company officer documents
- First-year company changes
Why IPN matters for company formation
Irish company filings require reliable officer and beneficial owner identity information. Where a person does not have a PPSN, the IPN process may be needed to complete the formation and related filings.
For overseas founders, this should be checked early so incorporation, RBO and tax steps are not delayed later.
Official references worth checking include the CRO company incorporation guidance, CRO officer guidance and Revenue VAT registration guidance where tax registration is relevant.
IPN and non-resident founders
Non-resident founders often need to coordinate several steps at once: IPN, director residency, registered office, RBO registration and banking preparation.
StartCompany.ie packages are designed to bundle these steps where needed instead of treating them as surprises after checkout.
Official references worth checking include the CRO company incorporation guidance, CRO officer guidance and Revenue VAT registration guidance where tax registration is relevant.
Frequently asked questions
Who needs an IPN number?
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A director or beneficial owner without an Irish PPSN may need an Identified Person Number for company and beneficial ownership filings.
Is IPN support included?
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IPN support is included in selected StartCompany.ie packages and can be handled as part of a non-resident formation route.
Is an IPN the same as a PPSN?
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No. An IPN is an identifier for company filing purposes. It is not the same as having an Irish PPS number.
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