I have no Irish PPS number. How does the CRO identify me as a director?

You complete Form VIF, and the CRO then issues an Identified Person Number (IPN) that you use on every later filing. Since 30 April 2026 the CRO accepts only VIF forms signed with the witness and you physically in the same room, so book a notary or other witness in your country early. This step often sets the pace of the whole formation.

Certification and notary support

Source: New Form VIF, Companies Registration Office (CRO)