What is an EORI number?

What is the meaning of EORI?

An EORI (Economic Operator Registration and Identification) number serves as the means by which the European Union (EU) identifies business entities.

All individuals and businesses intending to engage in import or export activities with the EU are required to utilize the EORI number as an identification number during customs procedures when exchanging information with Customs administrations. Generally, traders involved solely in intra-EU trade are not obligated to obtain such a number. The EORI number is uniformly employed throughout the EU as an identification number. It is applicable to both domestic and foreign entities. Foreign entities must employ indirect representation and their EORI number for importing. However, foreign entities utilizing a limited fiscal representative will not require an EORI.

Is an EORI number necessary for each EU country?

No, a company will only possess one EORI number per legal entity, which will be used for Customs procedures in all EU countries.

How can I request an EORI number?

To obtain an EORI number, you can submit a request through the local Customs website. Typically, the EORI number is requested from the EU country where the company’s goods will initially arrive or the EU country from which the company intends to export.