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Town Square: What is an EORI Number?

Please note that this article is intended for educational purposes only and should not be deemed to be or used as legal, employment, or health & safety advice. For guidance or advice specific to your business, consult with a qualified professional.

 

Shipping physical goods to or from the UK to an EU country? Itโ€™s likely you will need an EORI Number. In this post weโ€™re sharing some common questions about EORI numbers. We also recommend this Town Square post for more details:

 

What is an EORI Number and How to Get One | Square

 

What does EORI stand for? 

EORI is an acronym for Economic Operator Registration and Identification Number.

 

Cool. And what is it? 

An Economic Operator Registration and Identification Number (EORI) is a registration number used to identify businesses, including sole traders, that export or import physical goods to/from the EU for commercial purposes.

 

So, why do I need one? 

This number is required for a few reasons. For example, as a business, in order to complete a customs declaration youโ€™ll need to provide your EORI number. If you operate in the UK but you plan to ship to customers in Northern Ireland or the EU you need this number. Learn more online at GOV.UK: Get an EORI number: Who needs an EORI.

 

OK, how do I get an EORI number? How long does the application process take?

You can apply for an EORI number online. Overall the process can take 1 week to 10 days.


Learn more: What is an EORI Number and How to Get One | Square

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