Licence to Occupy a Business Premises — Guide

A licence to occupy business premises in Ireland lets a business use space without a lease. This Licence to Occupy a Business Premises is a self-complete document for use in Ireland. How the arrangement works in practice matters, as a licence can be treated as a tenancy in some cases.

This is a digital, self-complete document from our Digital Legal Documents range: you download an editable document with guidance notes and complete it yourself. It does not include review of your completed document or advice from a solicitor. If you would like a solicitor to review or draft the document for you, find one through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

Before you rely on a self-complete document, check that it fits your situation. Read the completion notes carefully, fill in every section that applies, remove anything that does not, and keep a signed copy with your records. If your circumstances are unusual, or a lot depends on the document, it is worth having it reviewed. Keep the completed document somewhere safe, and review it whenever your circumstances change so that it stays accurate.

What’s included

• The editable licence to occupy business premises for use in Ireland
• Completion notes to guide you
• Signing or issuing instructions where relevant

No solicitor review is included at this price. Because no solicitor reviews a self-complete document, you are responsible for checking that the details you enter are accurate and that the document suits your circumstances. If you are unsure, consult a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland directory.

Who this is for

• Owners letting desk space or a unit short term
• Businesses sharing premises
• Owners allowing use while a lease is negotiated
• People wanting a low-cost template

How it works

1. This service cannot be ordered here; to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
2. Download the editable document with its guidance notes.
3. Complete the document yourself using the completion notes. No solicitor reviews your completed document at this price, so please check your details carefully.
4. Sign or issue the document following the instructions provided.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a licence to occupy business premises template 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 licence and a lease?

A lease usually gives exclusive possession; a licence is a personal permission.

Can I get a solicitor to draft it?

Yes.If you want a solicitor to handle this, find one through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

For more on property, land and conveyancing, see our Property & Conveyancing in Ireland guide.

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