EPOS Registration: Setting Up Your Employer Portal
The Employment Permits Online System (EPOS) is the engine room of Irish immigration. Recruitroo guides you through the 2026 registration process to ensure your company is permit-ready.
In 2026, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) has enhanced the EPOS portal, making it a mandatory "digital-first" gateway for all employment permit activities. For an employer, your EPOS account is more than just a filing cabinet; it is your official identity within the Irish immigration system. Without a verified EPOS profile, you cannot submit new applications, renew existing permits, or manage your Trusted Partner status. At Recruitroo, we ensure your registration is handled with precision, preventing the administrative delays that can stall your global hiring pipeline.
Registration in 2026 requires more than just an email address. The DETE now utilizes a secure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) process and requires specific corporate documentation up-front. To set up your account, you will need your Companies Registration Office (CRO) number, your Registered Business Name (RBN), and valid Revenue documentation proving your status as a trading employer. Recruitroo’s platform assists you in gathering and verifying these "core requirements" before you even hit the EPOS landing page, ensuring that your account is validated by the Employment Permits Unit on the first attempt.
EPOS Core Requirements 2026
Administrator Credentials
The initial email used becomes the account 'Administrator'. Recruitroo recommends using a shared HR or Operations alias to ensure continuity if a specific team member moves on.
Revenue & CRO Validation
You must upload a recent Tax Clearance Certificate or ERN proof. EPOS 2026 now performs automated cross-checks with the Revenue database to verify trading status in real-time.
Maintaining Your Digital Compliance
Once registered, your EPOS portal provides a complete history of your company’s permit activity. In 2026, the system distinguishes between "Core" and "Non-Core" updates. Changing your business address or renewing your Revenue documentation requires DETE validation, while adding new contact points can be done instantly. Recruitroo’s integration allows us to "ping" your EPOS account for status updates, giving you a real-time view of your applications (Draft, Awaiting Payment, Processing, or Issued) directly within the Recruitroo Dashboard. This eliminates the need to manually log into multiple government portals just to check on a candidate's progress.
Furthermore, the 2026 EPOS system has introduced Enhanced Data Protection. All communication from the DETE now issues directly to verified email addresses linked to the application. Recruitroo ensures that these