Postal Register

Anyone can set up a postal business to handle any form of mail as long as they do not infringe on the areas reserved to An Post. All postal service providers other than An Post with an annual turnover of more than €500,000, excluding VAT, must obtain a postal service authorisation from ComReg.

Authorised Operators Postal Register

A full listing of the postal operators currently authorised by ComReg is available to view and search (Authorised Operators Postal Register).

The search facility allows you to:

Search by operator with the results listing the services on offer by that operator;
Search by service offered with the results listing the operators that meet your search criteria

Note:

Since January 2006 only standard domestic postal services up to 50g are reserved to An Post, the Universal Service Provider. This weight limit will not apply if the price is equal to or more than two and a half times the public tariff (currently 55c).

How to Apply for a Postal Authorisation

In order to be authorised to provide trans-border and/or domestic postal service(s) you must submit an authorisation application form, signed checklist and signed declaration.

The application can be made on-line or it can be submitted in hardcopy by post or fax.

Complete the application on-line or download and print application form 03/139ar.
There are guidance notes on the completion of this form available should you require.
You also need to ensure that the checklist (03/139b) and the Declaration (03/139c) are submitted in hardcopy as well

Exemption from Postal Authorisation

If you do not provide a postal service or your turnover is under the €500,000 (exclusive of VAT) limit, complete and return the ‘Form to be completed if business is not subject to authorisation.

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