Applying for an EORI Number
The EORI number (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) is the customs identification number for businesses. It is required for all commercial import and export operations in the EU.
Who needs an EORI number?
Any business that commercially imports or exports goods needs an EORI number, including:
- Sole proprietors and freelancers
- Occasional importers
- Online retailers with third-country goods
- Freight forwarders and customs agents
Application Process
The EORI number is applied for at the customs authority:
- Online application
- Required: Business registration documents
- Processing time: approx. 3-5 business days
- Free of charge
💡 Apply for the EORI number BEFORE your first import – no customs declaration can be made without it.