The CRO requires directors and beneficial owners without an Irish PPS number to provide a Verified Identity Number. Kinore prepares and files Form VIF on your behalf, ensuring the process is handled quickly and without errors.
Preparation and filing of Form VIF with the Companies Registration Office
Guidance on completing the statutory declaration required for the VIN
Submission of notarised or witnessed ID documents to support the application
Issuance of Verified Identity Number for future CRO filings
Ongoing advice on using your VIN for annual returns or other compliance needs
We explain the process clearly, prepare the Form VIF, and ensure your documents meet the CRO’s strict requirements.
Our team manages the submission, including notarisation or witnessing, so your application is accepted without delay.
Once issued, your VIN can be used for all future CRO filings. We make sure it’s correctly applied in every submission.
Provide your full legal name, date of birth, nationality, and residential address for the Form VIF application.
Submit notarised or witnessed copies of your passport and proof of address to meet CRO requirements.
Grant Kinore authority to prepare and file the application with the CRO on your behalf for fast, compliant processing.
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A VIN is a number issued by the CRO for directors and beneficial owners who do not have an Irish PPS number, used in official filings.
Any non-resident director or beneficial owner who lacks an Irish PPS number must apply using Form VIF before filing with the CRO.
Once documents are prepared and submitted, VIN applications are usually processed within 1–2 weeks, depending on CRO workload.
Yes. We prepare the form, guide you through ID requirements, and submit everything to the CRO so your VIN is issued smoothly.
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