CRO Identity Verification Requirements Commencing 23 April

With effect from 23 April 2023, directors of Irish Companies will be required to provide their personal public service number ("PPSN") or verified identity number ("VIN") when completing certain Companies Registration Office ("CRO") filings.

Affected Filings

The CRO will require identity verification of directors in order to:

• Incorporate a new company (Form A1);
• File an annual return (Form B1);
• Notify a change of director (Form B10); or
• Notify cessation of office where a company has failed to file a Form B10 (Form B69).

Directors' PPSNs / VINs will be required for validation purposes only and will not be publicly available.

The provision of PPSNs / VINs will assist with identification of directors and the prevention of fraud and identity theft. It will also ensure that legislative limits on directorships are adhered to.