EORI number
Registration
The EORI system was formed by the EU Commission to shorten the time of customs clearance procedures
What is EORI?
Economic Operators Registration and Identification system is a database of enterprises that run a business on the territory of the EU.
If there is no EORI number, customs clearance is impossible. In this case, goods will be stuck at customs or even returned to the sender.
The code is a 17-digit number (2 letters denoting the state, 10 digits, and again 5 letters).
This number is unique and each company engaged in foreign economic activity has the opportunity to receive only one. It is applicable throughout the EU.
When do you need an EORI number?
In the case of export, import to the EU
In the case of transit transportation within the EU
In case you need it fills in the documents provided by the EU customs authorities
How to get the EU EORI number?
There are special features of receiving an EORI number in each country. There are also differences between companies and entrepreneurs registered on the territory of the EU and those who are registered outside it.
The residents can get the EORI number in the country of registration, and non-residents – in the country where customs clearance is done for the first time.
What documents are required?
Certificate of registration
VAT certificate
Passport of the applicant
Note!
The list of documents and the submission form may differ for each country.
There is no expiration date for this code.
The EORI number in the United Kingdom
The UK EORI number is required in case the deal is done between:
Great Britain or the Isle of Man and any other country
Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Great Britain and the Channel Islands
Northern Ireland and countries outside the EU
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