PPS Number Application for Directors

From 23 April 2023, the Companies Registration Office (CRO) introduced a new requirement for all company directors to provide their Personal Public Service Number (PPSN) when completing certain statutory filings. This change is part of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Act 2021 and aims to increase transparency, strengthen identity verification, and prevent fraud.

All Irish companies must ensure that every director is prepared to disclose their PPSN when making key filings with the CRO. The PPSN will be used exclusively for identity verification and to accurately link directors to the companies they are involved in. Importantly, a director’s PPSN will not appear on the public register.

When Must Directors Provide Their PPSN?

Directors must provide their PPSN when submitting any of the following CRO statutory forms:

Form A1 – Incorporation of a new company

Form B1 – Annual Return filing

Form B10 – Notification of a change of director or change in director details

Form B69 – Declaration of cessation of director or secretary

These filings will not be accepted by the CRO without a valid PPSN or another approved identity number like IPN.

Our Fee for application is €115+vat.