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Information for Suppliers
Information for Suppliers
Accounts Payable is responsible for the processing and timely payment of all supplier and subcontractor invoices.
A significant aspect of this function includes accurate tax accounting treatment on all supplier and subcontractor invoices for, VAT, RCT and PSWT.
UCC Purchase Order Policy
- UCC does not accept responsibility for goods and services supplied, except under an official Purchase Order.
- Valid Purchase Orders will be emailed to the supplier.
- You should not accept an order without a valid P.O. number.
- Please do not accept a P.O. for a value that is lower than the proposed invoice(s) value. Invoices received with a larger value than P.O. will be returned unpaid.
- It is UCC’s policy to only pay invoices that quote a valid UCC P.O. Number and individual Invoice Number.
- Any invoices received without a UCC P.O. Number (or invoice number) will be returned unpaid.
- All Purchase Order Invoices should be sent directly and once only to: invoice@ucc.ie
Credit Terms
Standard credit terms from receipt of invoice are 30 days.
Tax Clearance Certificate Procedure
UCC is required by Irish Revenue to hold a copy valid TCC on file for any supplier whereby their annual business with the University exceeds €10,000 in a twelve-month period, regardless of tax residency or VAT status (Tax Clearance Certificate Procedure).
If you currently hold a valid TCC, please e-mail a copy to tcc@ucc.ie at your earliest convenience.
If you do not currently hold a valid TCC, you will need to submit a completed application form directly to Irish Revenue.
Any queries you have regarding the status of your application should be submitted directly to Irish Revenue:
Irish Revenue Contact details:
Tel: 00353 61 488 000
Fax: 00353 61 488 476
Professional Services Withholding Tax (PSWT)
Professional Services Withholding Tax (PSWT) is a tax that applies to payments by accountable persons for certain professional services.
PSWT is deducted at the rate of 20% from payments made for certain professional services.
Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT)
Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) is a withholding tax that applies to certain payments by principal contractors to subcontractors in the construction, forestry and meat-processing industries. The rates of tax are 0%, 20% and 35%.
University VAT / EORI Number
UCC's VAT/EORI Number is: IE 0006286E
University Tax Clearance Certificate
University Charitable Status Number
UCC's Charitable Status Number is: CHY1691
Contact us
Invoices should be sent to: invoice@ucc.ie
Account Payable queries: apqueries@ucc.ie
Tax Clearance Certificate queries: tcc@ucc.ie