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Trying to register .ie domain

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Hi,

So I am in the process of registering a .ie domain name.

I indicated that I would be opening an ecommerce store and I need the following documents:

RBN/CRO Number
Registered VAT Number
Signed document from either Bank Manager, Solicitor or Accountant confirming you are a Sole Trader along with a letter from yourself outlining your connection to the domain name (what it means, what it will be used for)

Problem is that I don't have any of these. I contacted revenue before and they said I dont need to register as a sole trader unless I went above 3,000 euro profit. So I didn't, and hence I have none of the above.

Would I be better off just telling them I want the domain for personal use or something and then just carry on as I was?

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FionMc

pretty sure you just need an irish passport and address to register a .ie. At least that's how it was a few years ago. Has that changed? I thought the business info is only for non-Irish nationals

brynne

FionMc wrote: »

pretty sure you just need an irish passport and address to register a .ie. At least that's how it was a few years ago. Has that changed? I thought the business info is only for non-Irish nationals

I think you'll find it's residency, rather than citizenship, that is necessary.

mneylon

brynne wrote: »

I think you'll find it's residency, rather than citizenship, that is necessary.

Correct

The actual policy talks about a "connection to Ireland" though the criteria is a bit different between private individuals and companies:
https://www.weare.ie/document-requirements/

Mrs OBumble

brynne wrote: »

I think you'll find it's residency, rather than citizenship, that is necessary.

I think it's just residence, rather than residency. I recall only having to provide proof-of-address.

MouseMan01

Zonua wrote: »

The ".ie" domain names are among the most controlled in the world.

Agreed. I wouldn't mind only I seem to remember many moons ago when i was first starting in the online industry.

The IEDR forgetting to renew their own domain name and losing it to domain squatters presumably.

Am i remembering this correctly?

jmcc

MouseMan01 wrote: »

Agreed. I wouldn't mind only I seem to remember many moons ago when i was first starting in the online industry.

The IEDR forgetting to renew their own domain name and losing it to domain squatters presumably.

Am i remembering this correctly?

Enterprise Ireland was a more notable drop.
Old Hoster - New Hoster - Month - Zone Date - Transaction

HOSTINGNET.COM UNIREGISTRYMARKET.LINK March 2016 2016-04-01 Transfer
15X.NET HOSTINGNET.COM October 2008 2008-11-01 Transfer
DIRECTSEEK.COM 15X.NET April 2002 2002-05-06 Transfer
AMPSC.COM DIRECTSEEK.COM December 2002 2002-01-06 Transfer
INDIGO.IE AMPSC.COM September-October 2001 2001-11-04 Transfer
INDIGO.IE N/A December 2000 Epoch

IEDR.COM also expired and was lost in April 2003 but it was recovered. It wasn't the primary brand domain name though.

Regards...jmcc

luckypenguin

I could be wrong, but I advise you to ask for professional advice. Try to write to the support of hosting companies I think people are more qualified in this matter. Now such companies offer a wide range of services, I think they can help with this. I use such a company. You can try to find out.

Mod edit - no hosting companies talk or links allowed.

Explosive_Cornflake

I went down the road of setting up a name with CRO, the RBN1 form etc. to register as irish version of my surname.

That's all I used it for.

I've forgotten about having the name with CRO for years now.

Should I have been filing tax returns? The company name was only used to register a domain, it hasn't done anything since then.

Explosive_Cornflake

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119153160#Comment_119153160

To answer my own question here in case someone else is searching.

It's not an issue, but I needed an accountant to confirm this.

visnor

Registering a .ie domain can be a great choice for targeting an Irish audience. Make sure to check eligibility requirements, as .ie domains have specific criteria to meet. Good luck with the registration process!

bikermartin

I'm not an expert, but it might be worth considering the long-term implications. If you intend to run an e-commerce business, it's usually advisable to have the necessary business documentation in order. Maybe you can start by getting the needed registration, even if you're not making a profit initially. It might save you headaches down the road.

KylaDecker

It is worth considering the option of indicating that the domain will be used for personal purposes. However, remember that if you plan to use it for commercial purposes in the future, it may be useful to provide the required documents in advance. You will have to decide how important it is to comply with domain registration requirements now versus potential problems in the future.

The Soup Dragon

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122067505#Comment_122067505

I am not in Ireland (yet) and have just been to the Eurodns website which will allow me to buy a .ie domain name

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Bykobap

.ie domain

I intend to obtain .ie domain which will contain my surname only, surname.ie

Sole trader starting from scratch in need of .ie domain.

Obviously if I trade under my surname i don't have to register business name therefore i don't get to have business number.

Is it possible to register .ie domain for sole trader just with Irish passport to show connection to Ireland?

Don't fancy registering business name if not necessary is all.

I'm not VAT registered for now, obviously registered for income tax with revenue.

Thanks

Gloomtastic!

Yes, you can register as an individual/se trader with a passport, no problem.