Purchase Order — Digital (Self-Complete)

A purchase order in Ireland records what a business is buying, at what price and on what terms. This Purchase Order is a self-complete document for use in Ireland. Clear purchase orders reduce disputes about quantities, prices and delivery, and can make it clear which terms apply to the purchase.

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.

What’s included

• Editable Word template written for use in Ireland
• Plain-English guidance notes explaining each section
• Completion checklist
• Delivered by email after payment — you fill it in yourself

Not included: legal advice, tailoring, review, witnessing or filing.

Who this is for

• Businesses buying goods or services from suppliers
• Small businesses formalising purchasing
• Procurement teams wanting a simple template
• Businesses with recurring orders

How it works

1. Pay the price shown on this page by card.
2. The template, guidance notes and checklist are emailed to you.
3. Complete the template yourself using the guidance notes.
4. If you want your completed document checked, ask a solicitor of your choice — you can find one through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a purchase order template cost in Ireland?

The price of this self-complete template is shown at the top of this page. You pay once and there are no further charges from us. The price covers the template and guidance notes only — it does not include legal advice or review by a solicitor.

Is a purchase order a contract?

Once accepted by the supplier, a purchase order can form a binding contract, so the terms matter.

Which terms apply to a purchase?

That depends on the documents exchanged. Referring clearly to your terms helps.

For more on business contracts and running a company in Ireland, see our Business Legal Advice hub.