Trading Online Voucher Scheme

See information below as found on Local Enterprise website

What the TOV Can Be Used For

If you are approved, and invest in specific works for your website, the LEO will match the funds invested, up to €2,500, upon completion of the work, and after receipts are submitted. These works are listed below:

• The development or upgrade of an e-commerce website such as adding systems for online payments or online bookings
• Internet-related software
• Online advertising
• The development of an app
• The adoption and implementation of a digital marketing strategy;
• Consultation with ICT expert
• Training and skills development specifically to manage your online shop
• Photography for the website

The Trading Online Voucher Programme is supported by the Department of Communications, Energy & Natural Resources through the National Digital Strategy.

Qualifying Criteria for a TOV

You must:

• Be trading for at least 6 months
• Have 10 employees or fewer
• Less than €2m turnover
• Attend a TOV Training Seminar with your Local Enterprise Office in the previous 9 months (please click here to book a place on our next seminar)
• Have a limited existing online trading presence

Important Notes

• Vouchers will be available to a maximum value of €2,500 or 50% eligible expenditure (exclusive of VAT), whichever is the lesser
• Voucher approval must be gained prior to incurring any expense
• Own labour is not an eligible expense
• Third party costs only will be considered
• All third party/supplier invoices must contain proper business details (e.g. Tax and Business Registration details)

Voucher Application

• It is mandatory for applicants to attend a TOV information seminar prior to submitting an application
• Read the terms and conditions
• With your application, you will need to submit three quotes for work – Click to read a handy guide to getting a quote for your website