Remote Bookmaker's Licence

Non-resident first licence applicants

You will need to complete the following before you can apply for your licence:

Application for a Tax Reference Number

If you are not already registered for tax in Ireland, you must apply for a Tax Reference Number. You will require a Tax reference Number before you can apply for tax clearance, ROS and your licence.

An application for a Tax Reference Number for licensing purposes will not result in the person or company concerned becoming registered in Ireland:

  • for any purpose other than applying for a remote operator’s licence
  • or
  • for any tax other than betting duty.

You should post completed forms to the following address:

Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Business Taxes Registrations
PO Box 1
Wexford

Telephone 01 7383630 or from outside Ireland 00353 1 7383630.