How do I register for the COVID-19 wage subsidy scheme as an employer?

Employers should register ASAP for the scheme in the following way -

• Log on to ROS myEnquiries and select the category COVID-19: Temporary Wage Subsidy.
• Read the COVID-19: Temporary Wage Subsidy Self-Declaration and press the Submit button.
• Ensure bank account details on Revenue record are correct. These can be checked in ROS and in Manage bank accounts, Manage EFT, enter the refund bank account that the refund is to be made to.

If an employer had previously registered for the COVID-19 refund scheme then there is no need to register for a second time. We would advise all employers to complete this step regardless of whether they will claim the refund or not.

Once you have registered, follow your payroll providers instructions. All Irish payroll providers have been in contact with Revenue and will have run updates.

Published 27/03/2020

Date published 27 Mar 2020

This article is intended to inform rather than advise and is based on legislation and practice at the time. Taxpayer’s circumstances do vary and if you feel that the information provided is beneficial it is important that you contact us before implementation. If you take, or do not take action as a result of reading this article, before receiving our written endorsement, we will accept no responsibility for any financial loss incurred.