14 December, 2020

The EORI number

On December 31, 2020, the transition period for the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union ends. From January 1, 2020, all companies moving goods and services to and from the UK will have to comply with a series of new administrative, customs and tax processes.

The requirements that traders must follow are set out in a detailed government “Border Operating Model”, The Border with the European Union – Importing and Exporting Goods which can be found here.

In particular, it will be essential to apply for an EORI (Economic Operator Registration and Identification) number, introduced by the European Community Regulation No. 312 of 16.04.2009. From 1 January 2021 traders and hauliers exporting and importing goods between the UK and the EU will need an EORI number in order to carry out border formalities.

By 31.12.2020, every company should check if they already have an EORI number and, if not, apply for one. You will not usually need an EORI number if you only:

  • provide services
  • move goods between Northern Ireland and Ireland.

The EORI number, instead, is issued by the Customs Agency of each EU member state and in order to obtain it, it is necessary to apply to the customs authority in the EU country where the first declaration is submitted.

It is therefore necessary to prepare in time for the consequences of Brexit in order to avoid the blocking of your goods at customs and safeguard your business.

Which documents are required to apply EORI number?

If the applicant is an individual:

  • Passport or other valid ID document of the applicant, in original;
  • EORI number application.

If the applicant is a company:

  • an extract from the Companies Register no older than 6 months;
  • Passport or other valid ID document, in original, of the legal representative of the company.

If the person submitting the application is not a legal representative of the company, a power of attorney authenticated by a notary will be required.

Should you need more information, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

 

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