How to apply for a barcode
Welcome to GS1. We're here to help you get your products #RetailReady Download your "Barcodes Made Easy" Guide which outlines the steps to register your business and products with GS1.
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Getting a GS1 barcode licence To create barcodes, you need a range of barcode numbers that are exclusive to your company. This is granted by an annually renewable licence.
Which barcode licence is right for me? There are different licences depending upon the size of your product range, now and into the future.
Artisan Barcode Licence (GCP-11): This licence is for artisan producers with a very limited product range and a turnover under €1 million. This licence includes only 10 barcode numbers.
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Register your business and products today to be #RetailReady
For a quick and easy online application, we recommend you have the following information to hand before you begin:
Company information (business name and postal address) Companies Registration Office (CRO) Number or Registered Business Name (RBN) Number VAT Number (or PPS number if not VAT registered ) Latest audited turnover figure (or first year's projected turnover if a new start-up business) Bank Details for Direct Debit (for next year's renewal) Payment method for the current year's fee (by credit card, cheque or EFT) Contact details for primary licence contact and accounts person (name, tel, email) Join GS1 now
A GS1 barcode number - your product's passport to global sales
FAQ: What's the difference between GS1 barcodes and others I see on the internet?
Your packaging designer will use this barcode number to include a barcode symbol on your product packaging. If you are selling online you will list this number with your preferred platform (e.g. ebay, Amazon, Google Shopping etc.)
If you are not using a packaging designer, don't worry, you can also use the Barcode Manager tool to download the barcode images (a symbol download fee applies).
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These Irish entrepreneurs are #RetailReady with GS1 Daniel Emerson of Stonewell Cider turned his hobby of cider making into a full time business that has enjoyed triple digit growth for several years.
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What happens after I register? Once we receive your completed online registration and payment we will process your application. You will be issued with your own unique prefix to use for allocating barcodes. Your next step is to log on to Barcode Manager to begin allocating barcode numbers to your products. You will receive details of the steps by email along with your licence.
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