Note 01Route summary
We select, install and configure an electronic point-of-sale (EPOS) system for your retail or hospitality business, so you can take payments and track stock from day one.
Ref REPS-05, typed for the wall
Company formation & business setupFor employers
Retail EPOS / point-of-sale setup
Retail and hospitality EPOS point-of-sale systems, chosen, installed and configured to trade.
EPOS
Retail till
Card
Payments linked
Stock
Inventory sync
0 to 4 wks
Setup
Folder 01. Route file, Retail EPOS / point-of-sale setup
Card first
Card and contactless now account for the large majority of in-store retail payments in Ireland, making an integrated EPOS and payment setup essential for retail and hospitality.
EPOS has two meanings
In Irish immigration circles EPOS also stands for the Employment Permits Online System run by the Department of Enterprise.
What we'll do for you
Retail and hospitality EPOS point-of-sale systems, chosen, installed and configured to trade.
Ledger · Retail EPOS / point-of-sale setup
Entry 01 · registered
Assess
We scope your retail or hospitality needs and recommend the right EPOS system and hardware count.
Entry 02 · registered
Configure
We set up products, pricing, VAT rates by product group and staff logins.
Entry 03 · registered
Install
We install hardware, link an authorised card payment provider and connect stock control.
Entry 04 · registered
Test
We run test transactions and Z-reads to confirm sales, payments and stock update together.
Entry 05 · registered
Train
We train your team and support you through go-live and the first trading days.
Balance · fee scoped to your situation
Price on request
We confirm a fixed fee before any work begins. The €70 Book Consultation cost is separate.
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weeks to a decision
Plaque 01 The wait
Revenue treats EPOS data as part of your books and records, so keep clean Z-reads for six years and choose a system that exports them cleanly.
Lodged with the fee
EUR 0
Queries handled for youTracked weeklyFigures are indicative
EUR 0
full tank, official charges onlyEF
EPOS terminal and till hardwareEUR 600EPOS software (monthly)EUR 45Card payment terminalEUR 25Barcode scanner and peripheralsEUR 120Installation and staff trainingEUR 200
Indicative, costs vary by number of tills and sector.
receipts, in the vitrine
EPOS
EUR 600
EPOS
EUR 45
Card payment
EUR 25
Cardfirst
Map VAT rates into the till
05 tipTill records are tax records
06 factStarter versus full retail EPOS
| Criteria | Starter setup | Full retail system |
|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen till | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated card payments | Yes | Yes |
| Stock and inventory control | No | Yes |
| Multi-till and back office | No | Yes |
| Loyalty and reporting | No | Yes |
Needs assessment and system choice
1wk
Hardware procurement
1wk
Software configuration
1wk
Staff training and go-live
1wk
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0 wk
0 wk
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Assess
Configure
Install
Test
Train
Type of business (retail, cafe, restaurant or bar)Product or menu list with pricesVAT status and correct rate for each product groupNumber of tills and terminals neededCard payment or merchant provider detailsPremises layout and internet connectionStaff who need training and access
Q01Is this the retail till system, not a permit?
Yes, this is the retail meaning of EPOS: an electronic point-of-sale till and payment setup, not the Employment Permits Online System run by the Department of Enterprise.
Q02Does the EPOS handle card payments and stock?
Yes, we link your card payment provider and configure inventory so sales, payments and stock levels update together in real time.
Q03Do I need to be VAT registered before setup?
You should register for VAT first where required, because every tax rate in the till depends on your VAT status. We coordinate the two so the till codes each product group correctly from day one.
Q04How much does an EPOS setup cost?
Indicatively from around EUR 600 for terminal and till hardware, EUR 45 per month per till for software and EUR 25 per month for a card terminal, plus transaction fees. Costs vary by number of tills and sector.
Q05How long do I need to keep till records?
Revenue treats EPOS data as part of your books and records, so keep clean Z-reads for six years and choose a system that exports them cleanly.
Do firstEUR 85,000 goods
VAT registration, Revenue hub
Register for VAT before configuring your till, every EPOS tax rate depends on your VAT status.
revenue.ie
Portal
ROS, VAT returns from till data
File the periodic VAT returns your EPOS reports feed into, through Revenue's online service.
ros.ie
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Central Bank registers
Confirm your chosen payment provider is authorised or EU-passported before signing up.
registers.centralbank.ie
Note 02Booking note
Indicatively from around EUR 600 for terminal and till hardware, EUR 45 per month per till for software and EUR 25 per month for a card terminal, plus transaction fees. Costs vary by number of tills and sector.
Ref VW-BOOK, typed for the wall
Figures on this page are indicative and depend on your circumstances and current DETE and ISD rules.