If you need a ready-made company with a VAT number already in place, this is the right product. Each company comes with an active Irish VAT registration — no waiting, no separate Revenue application. You get a ready-made company with a live VAT number, clean books, and full documentation from day one.
Challenges of Registering VAT in Ireland. Over the past years, VAT registration has become significantly more demanding due to substance requirements (demonstrable business presence). Building the necessary substance often costs as much as—or more than—the purchase of a ready-made company. In addition, the VAT registration process typically takes 8+ weeks and may be prolonged by additional Revenue queries.
Practical alternative. By opting for a ready-made company, you avoid these complexities and can begin commercial activity as soon as the share transfer is completed.
While the purchase price of a ready-made company is slightly higher than incorporating a new entity, it provides:
For founders aiming to launch quickly and efficiently, this trade-off is often the more favourable option.
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Availability changes frequently. Tell us your preferred activity (NACE), budget and timeline—we’ll match suitable options and provide a transparent, itemised quote.
When you incorporate a new Irish company and then apply for VAT registration separately, Revenue Commissioners Ireland typically takes 4 to 8 weeks to process and approve the application — and in some cases, where Revenue raises queries about the business, the wait can extend to 12 weeks or more. During this period, your company cannot issue VAT-compliant invoices, cannot reclaim VAT on business purchases, and cannot appear on the EU’s VIES (VAT Information Exchange System) — which is required for zero-rated EU cross-border trade.
Buying a ready-made Irish company that already holds an active VAT registration eliminates this waiting period entirely. The VAT number is already assigned, verified by Revenue, and immediately operational. From the day the company transfer is completed, you can begin issuing VAT invoices, trading with EU partners on a zero-rated basis, and reclaiming input VAT.
This is the key distinction between our standard ready-made company and this product: the VAT-registered version includes an active, Revenue-approved Irish VAT number that transfers with the company to the new owner.
This package includes everything in our standard ready-made company, plus the active VAT registration and tax clearance status:
All CRO and Revenue filings are handled by Chern & Co. You are not required to manage any paperwork yourself beyond the onboarding form and AML/KYC documents.
The company you purchase comes with a fully active Irish VAT number, already registered with Revenue Commissioners Ireland. Here is what this means in practical terms:
This product is specifically suited to businesses where VAT registration from day one is operationally critical:
| Factor | Buy Ready-Made Company with VAT | Form New Company + Apply for VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Time to active VAT number | Same day as transfer | 4–12 weeks (Revenue processing) |
| CRO incorporation wait | None — company already incorporated | 3–5 working days |
| Revenue queries and delays | None — VAT already approved | Common; can extend wait significantly |
| VIES registration (EU trade) | Already VIES-registered | After VAT approval + additional 1–2 weeks |
| Company incorporation date | Earlier (established company) | New date from today |
| Prior trading history | Clean — never traded | Clean — brand new |
Yes. Chern & Co Ltd is authorised by the Companies Registration Office as a formation agent and is a licensed Trust and Company Service Provider (TCSP) registered with the Irish Department of Justice (reference: TCSP APP/1211/2018). All company transfers and CRO filings are carried out directly by our authorised team. We are listed on the public TCSP register maintained by the Irish Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Unit. You can verify our authorisation status independently before purchase. Our team has completed hundreds of company transfers and formations for clients across the EU and beyond.
This product is currently available at €11,000 (regular price €13,000). The price reflects the significant commercial value of an active, Revenue-approved VAT registration — eliminating the 4–12 week wait period and any risk of Revenue queries or delays that can arise with new VAT applications. For businesses where VAT registration is operationally critical, this is the fastest and most reliable path to an active Irish VAT number.
If VAT registration is not immediately required, our standard ready-made company is available at €4,500, without the pre-registered VAT number.
Yes. When you take over the company, we notify Revenue of the change in ownership and the VAT registration is updated to reflect the new directors and shareholders. The VAT number itself remains the same — it belongs to the company as a legal entity, not to the previous director or shareholder. There is no re-application required.
The default VAT return frequency for Irish companies is bi-monthly (every two months). Returns are filed via Revenue’s ROS (Revenue Online Service) system. Companies with annual VAT liabilities below certain thresholds may qualify for quarterly or annual filing. Your accountant can advise on the appropriate frequency and help you set up ROS access.
Yes. The VAT number is active with Revenue and VIES-registered from the date of transfer. It can be used immediately for EU cross-border trade, import declarations, and business invoicing. There is no activation delay — the number is operationally ready the same day the transfer is completed.
No. All ready-made companies sold by Chern & Co have never traded. There are no prior VAT returns filed, no input VAT claimed, and no outstanding VAT liabilities. The company’s Revenue account starts with a clean, zero-balance history from the moment you take ownership.
As a VAT-registered company, you must file periodic VAT returns (bi-monthly by default), maintain VAT records including all sales and purchase invoices, and remit any VAT collected to Revenue on time. Penalties apply for late filing or payment. Our compliance team offers ongoing VAT return preparation and filing services if you require professional support.
A new VAT registration application submitted to Revenue Commissioners Ireland typically takes 4 to 8 weeks to process, and can extend to 12 weeks or more if Revenue raises queries about the business activity. By purchasing this ready-made company, which already holds an active VAT registration, the VAT number is operational from the same day as the transfer — eliminating the waiting period entirely. For businesses with client contracts, marketplace launch deadlines, or import obligations, this time advantage is the primary reason to choose this product over forming a new company and applying for VAT separately.
In Ireland, VAT registration becomes compulsory when annual turnover exceeds €42,500 for services or €85,000 for goods (thresholds effective 1 January 2025 under Budget 2025 measures). The ready-made company was voluntarily registered for VAT by Chern & Co — meaning it holds an active VAT number irrespective of trading turnover. You can use it for B2B invoicing, EU cross-border trade, and VAT reclaim from the moment of transfer, with no minimum revenue threshold required to maintain the registration.
No. An EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) number is a separate registration required for businesses importing or exporting goods with non-EU countries, and for certain intra-EU movements. The company's Irish VAT number is registered in the EU VIES system for B2B EU trade, but an EORI must be applied for separately through Revenue's Online Service (ROS) after the transfer is completed. Revenue typically processes EORI applications within 1–3 working days. Our compliance team can assist with the application if required.
Yes. An active Irish VAT number is accepted by Amazon EU marketplaces, eBay, and most other EU e-commerce platforms as proof of VAT registration for seller accounts. The company is listed in the VIES database, which enables reverse-charge B2B sales to other EU businesses and supports zero-rated cross-border supplies where both parties hold valid EU VAT numbers. You should confirm the specific documentation requirements with each marketplace's seller compliance process, as platform rules vary.
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Chern & Co Ltd is a licensed Trust and Company Service Provider (TCSP) in Ireland, authorised and supervised by the Department of Justice.
Our official registration reference is TCSP APP/1211/2018, and we are listed in the public TCSP register maintained by the Irish Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Unit.
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