EORI number for business: import and export goods in the EU without delays
- 15+ jurisdictions
- timeframes depend on the country
- free 30-minute consultation
- 15+ jurisdictions
- timeframes depend on the country
- free 30-minute consultation
We help companies and entrepreneurs working with European Union countries obtain an EORI number. We support registration in Poland, Germany, Estonia, Lithuania, the Czech Republic and other EU countries.
We handle document preparation, application filing and communication with public authorities. You receive an EORI number and can legally clear imports and exports of goods in the EU without unnecessary delays.
We help companies and entrepreneurs working with European Union countries obtain an EORI number. We support registration in Poland, Germany, Estonia, Lithuania, the Czech Republic and other EU countries.
We handle document preparation, application filing and communication with public authorities. You receive an EORI number and can legally clear imports and exports of goods in the EU without unnecessary delays.
Who the service for obtaining an EORI number is for
- This service is for you if:
You sell goods through Amazon FBA and need an EORI number for Amazon before your first delivery to an EU warehouse.
You import goods from China, Turkey, the United Kingdom or the United States into the European Union.
You have already received a request from customs, a logistics company or marketplace to provide an EORI number for customs clearance of the shipment.
You export goods from EU countries to other countries and need customs identification for export operations.
- This service is not for you if:
You provide digital services only and do not move goods across a customs border.
The business operates exclusively within one country without international trade.
You do not carry out or plan to carry out customs operations involving goods within the European Union.
Your activities do not require customs declarations or interaction with customs authorities of the European Union.
What is an EORI number?
EORI number
An Economic Operators Registration and Identification number is a unique number used by customs authorities in European Union countries to identify companies and entrepreneurs engaged in international trade. It is required for importing, exporting and transiting goods across the EU customs border.
If your company plans to import or export goods through Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Estonia or other EU countries, it should obtain an EORI number before filing its first customs declaration. Without it, customs authorities will not be able to identify the company as a foreign trade operator, which may lead to shipment delays or customs clearance issues.
What is the difference between EORI and VAT numbers?
Businesses often confuse EORI and VAT, although they serve different purposes. An EORI number is used in interactions with customs authorities when importing and exporting goods, while a VAT number is required for tax accounting and payment of value added tax.
For example, a company may have a VAT number in Poland but cannot import goods from China to an EU warehouse without an EORI number. This is why e-commerce businesses, Amazon FBA sellers, international traders and marketplace sellers often need to arrange both registrations at the same time.
What is included in support for obtaining an EORI number
- We analyse your business model and determine the appropriate country for EORI registration based on your business structure and planned customs operations.
- We review the company's documents before filing to avoid unnecessary requests and delays.
- We assess whether a VAT number, OSS registration or other related registrations are required for operating in the EU.
- We prepare and submit the EORI registration application to the relevant public authority.
- We handle communication with public authorities and help respond to additional requests.
- We provide guidance on using the EORI number for imports, exports and marketplace operations.
4 steps from the first call
to obtaining an EORI number
Assessment of your situation
During the initial consultation, we clarify the business structure, the company's country of registration, trade routes and logistics. After the call, you will understand which documents are required in your case and whether any additional registrations are needed.
Document preparation
We provide a list of required documents, explain the requirements for each one and review the package before filing. You immediately see which documents are missing and understand what is needed to obtain an EORI number successfully.
Filing and support
Once the documents have been approved, we submit the application and support its review. We handle communication with public authorities and help process additional requests promptly at every stage of the procedure.
Receiving the number and recommendations
After registration, you receive your EORI number and instructions on how to use it. Where necessary, we immediately plan the next steps for VAT, OSS or other procedures required to operate in the EU.
How much does it cost to obtain an EORI number is for
- Quick response
- No obligation
- Confidential
- Quick response
- No obligation
- Confidential
The support fee depends on the company’s country of registration, the availability of the required documents and the complexity of the business structure. The procedure for a Polish company may differ from that for a company in Germany or Estonia.
Depending on the selected service package, the fee may include an assessment of the situation, document review, application preparation, filing, support during the review process and a consultation after the number is issued.
Where necessary, we can also assist with document translation and obtaining a VAT number, OSS registration, customs support and other procedures required to operate in the EU market.
Everything you need to obtain an EORI number without unnecessary requests
Common myths and facts about the EORI number
Common assumptions:
“Only large companies need an EORI number.”
“A VAT number is enough to work with Amazon.”
“If a company is registered in Poland, the number is issued automatically.”
“A single shipment can be cleared without an EORI number.”
The reality:
EORI number is required by any business that imports or exports goods through EU countries.
For Amazon FBA, both VAT and EORI are often required because they serve different purposes.
In most EU countries, EORI registration is a separate procedure and the number is not issued automatically after company registration.
The absence of an EORI number may lead to shipment delays and additional storage costs.
“Only large companies need an EORI number.”
EORI number is required by any business that imports or exports goods through EU countries.
“A VAT number is enough to work with Amazon.”
For Amazon FBA, both VAT and EORI are often required because they serve different purposes.
“If a company is registered in Poland, the number is issued automatically.”
In most EU countries, EORI registration is a separate procedure and the number is not issued automatically after company registration.
“A single shipment can be cleared without an EORI number.”
The absence of an EORI number may lead to shipment delays and additional storage costs.
- FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about the EORI number
If a company imports or exports goods through EU countries, customs clearance will be impossible without an EORI number in most cases. This often leads to shipment delays, additional storage costs and postponed delivery dates. This is particularly critical for e-commerce businesses, where even a few days' delay can affect a seller's rating on Amazon or other marketplaces.
If you are planning your first shipment, it is best to obtain an EORI number in advance and check the related requirements before the goods are dispatched
The absence of turnover does not always mean that an EORI number is unnecessary. If the company is already preparing to import or export goods through the EU, it should obtain the number before the first shipment. This helps avoid customs clearance delays and allows operations to start smoothly. During a consultation, we will help determine the best time to apply in your specific situation.
The timeframe depends on the company's country of registration and the workload of public authorities. In some jurisdictions, the number can be obtained within a few business days; in others, the procedure takes several weeks. Before we begin, we provide an estimated timeframe for your country of registration.
In most cases, the law allows you to submit the documents yourself. In practice, however, entrepreneurs often encounter additional requirements, local specifics and requests from public authorities.
Legal support helps avoid mistakes in the documents and saves time that would otherwise be spent studying a particular country's procedures.
Obtaining an EORI number does not in itself create any separate obligations before Ukrainian public authorities. However, if you are a Ukrainian tax resident and own a foreign company, CFC reporting or other tax obligations may arise.
This is why we recommend assessing an international business structure as a whole rather than treating each procedure separately.
An EORI number is usually obtained in the country where the company first interacts with EU customs authorities or has its main centre of customs operations. The procedure may differ for companies from Poland, Germany, Estonia or Lithuania.
Before filing, we determine which jurisdiction is best suited to your business model.
In most cases, yes. If you send goods to Amazon warehouses in EU countries or import products from non-EU countries, an EORI number is one of the basic customs clearance requirements.
In addition to EORI, a seller may need a VAT number, OSS registration or other tax registrations depending on the operating model and sales volumes.
Yes. Once issued, an EORI number is valid throughout the European Union. You do not need a separate number in each country where customs clearance takes place.
However, this does not remove potential requirements for local VAT or other tax registrations in specific countries.
Yes. Companies registered outside the European Union can obtain an EORI number if they plan to import, export or carry out other customs operations in the EU.
Yes, if it is a new legal entity. An EORI number is linked to a specific company, so each company receives its own registration number for customs operations.
Yes. After registration, an EORI number can be checked through the European Union's official validation system.
Do not wait for your shipment to be stopped at customs
Most EORI problems arise not because a business has made a mistake, but because entrepreneurs learn about the requirement only after arranging the shipment. As a result, the goods may be held at the border and the launch of sales postponed indefinitely.
During a free 30-minute consultation, we will review your situation, check whether an EORI number is required in your case, explain the registration timeframe and determine whether you also need VAT, OSS or other registrations. After the call, you will receive a clear plan for the next steps, without legal jargon or unnecessary complexity.
During a free 30-minute consultation, we will review your situation, check whether an EORI number is required in your case, explain the registration timeframe and determine whether you also need VAT, OSS or other registrations. After the call, you will receive a clear plan for the next steps, without legal jargon or unnecessary complexity.
