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A Contract for Services Employment Permit in Ireland allows a non-EEA employee of a foreign company to work in the State when that company is delivering a contract for services to an Irish business. This solicitor-handled service handles the Contract for Services Employment Permit application for foreign company personnel deployed on Irish service contracts, and for the Irish contracting businesses involved. Work of this kind is carried out by a solicitor regulated by the Law Society of Ireland. We are not a solicitor’s practice and do not provide it — to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
What’s included
- A solicitor-handled Contract for Services Employment Permit application for foreign company personnel deployed on Irish service contracts
- Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
- Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
- A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards
Who this is for
- Foreign companies that have won a service contract with an Irish business and need to send staff to Ireland
- Non-EEA employees of an overseas company who are being deployed to work on an Irish project
- Irish businesses receiving services from a foreign contractor whose staff need permission to work here
- HR and mobility teams who want a solicitor to check the application and documents before submission
How it works
- Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- A solicitor would then prepare the Contract for Services Employment Permit application, checking the contract details and supporting documents for consistency.
- The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Contract for Services Employment Permit application cost in Ireland?
This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
What is the difference between a Contract for Services permit and a standard work permit?
With a Contract for Services Employment Permit, the worker stays employed by the foreign company and comes to Ireland to deliver a contract for an Irish business. Other permit types generally involve the person being employed directly by an employer in Ireland.
What documents are needed for a Contract for Services permit?
Applications usually rely on details of the service contract between the foreign and Irish companies, as well as the employee’s role, qualifications and identity documents. a solicitor would confirm the exact documents needed once the instruction is accepted.
For more on Irish immigration, visas and citizenship, see our Immigration & Citizenship in Ireland guide.
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