Edit Form TR2 online free, or download the PDF
Ireland Company Tax Registration Form: Form TR2: Tax Registration for Resident Companies Registering for Tax in Ireland
Step 1: the official PDF opens in a new tab. Save it with the download button, then come back to this page.
or drag the file onto this page
- ✓ Official current version
- ✓ Free download, no account
- ✓ No card, no trial
- ✓ Never uploaded
Form TR2 in short
Form TR2 is the paper form an Irish resident company uses to register for tax with Revenue when it has no tax agent. One form covers Corporation Tax, VAT, employer PAYE and PRSI, Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) and Capital Gains Tax. You need a Companies Registration Office (CRO) number first. Foreign companies use Form TR2 (FT).
| Issued by | Revenue Commissioners (Revenue) |
|---|---|
| Current version | TR2 (code RPC019244_EN_WB_L_2) (checked 2026-10-25) |
| Who fills it in | Irish resident limited companies and other bodies that are not represented by a tax agent. Companies with a tax agent register online through ROS. Individuals register with Form TR1. |
| Who receives it | Revenue's Business Registrations unit, or a specialist division for some companies. |
| Where to send it | Most companies send it to Business Registrations, Office of the Revenue Commissioners, P.O. Box 1, Wexford, or by email to [email protected], as listed on the form. Associates of Large Corporates Division customers and some financial companies send it to the divisions at Anne Street, Wexford, Y35 E29K. |
| Deadline | No fixed date on the form. Register when the company starts the activity that needs a registration. |
| Fee | No fee. |
| Official links | Official page · Official PDF |
How to fill out Form TR2, line by line
| Part A, Q1 to Q10 | General details Company name as registered, trading name, business and registered office address with Eircode, legal format, date registered, CRO number, start date, accounts year end, and whether you want your affairs dealt with in Irish. |
| Part A, Q11 to Q15 | Business activity Previous tax registrations, share of sales online, type of business, accounting software in use, and whether you supply plastic bags. |
| Part A, Q16 to Q19 | Directors, secretary, shareholders and adviser Details of each director, the company secretary, other shareholders and the accountant or tax adviser. |
| Part A, Q20 and Q21 | Premises and previous owner Rent details if you rent premises, and details if you took over the business from a previous owner. |
| Part B, Q22 | Corporation Tax Tick if the company is registering for Corporation Tax. |
| Part C, Q23 to Q34 | VAT Registration date, cash receipts basis, turnover estimates, intra-EU trade, VIES, refund bank account, property details and postponed accounting. |
| Part D, Q35 to Q38 | Employer PAYE and PRSI Number of people engaged, payroll system and where PAYE correspondence should go. |
| Parts E and F | RCT and Capital Gains Tax Register as a principal contractor for RCT, or for CGT, and give the start date. |
| Declaration | Name, signature, capacity, date and phone Required in every case. Use block letters for the name. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying without a CRO number. Revenue says you need one to register.
- Using TR2 when a tax agent acts for the company. The agent registers online through ROS.
- Giving the accountant's address as the business address. The form says this is not acceptable.
- Leaving out required fields marked with an asterisk. The form says registration may be delayed.
- Using TR2 for a sole trader. Individuals use Form TR1.
- Using TR2 for a foreign company. Non-resident companies use TR2 (FT).
- Forgetting the declaration. It must be made in every case.
Questions about Form TR2
Who uses Form TR2?
Irish resident companies that do not have a tax agent. Agents register companies online through ROS.
Which taxes does TR2 cover?
Corporation Tax, VAT, employer PAYE and PRSI, Relevant Contracts Tax and Capital Gains Tax.
Do I need a CRO number first?
Yes. Revenue says you must have a Companies Registration Office number to register for tax.
Where do I send the TR2?
Most companies send it to Business Registrations, Office of the Revenue Commissioners, P.O. Box 1, Wexford, or email it to [email protected].
What happens after registration?
Revenue gives you a Tax Reference Number. Revenue says registered companies must then file all payments and returns online through ROS.
What is the form for a foreign company?
Form TR2 (FT), for non-resident companies.
Related forms
Tools for this form
Sources
Checked against the official sources on 2026-10-25. PDF Editor Hub is not affiliated with the Revenue Commissioners or any government agency. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.