Tax relief on donations to certain sports bodies

What is an approved sports body?

You are regarded as an approved sports body if Revenue has issued you with a valid Games and Sports Exemption Number (GS Exemption Number).

To apply for tax relief on donations, your sports body must have:

  • a GS Exemption Number
  • a valid Tax Clearance Certificate. You can apply for tax clearance using the electronic Tax Clearance (eTC) system through the Revenue Online Service (ROS)
  • and
  • an approved project number, or a qualifying project number, issued by the Sports Capital Unit of the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.

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Published: 15 January 2026 Print this page

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