How to determine your EORI number

What is an EORI Number?

An Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number is a unique identifier required for businesses to trade goods with countries outside the UK. You'll need this number each time you submit a customs declaration to UK Customs.

Determine your EORI number

If your business is VAT-registered, your EORI number is easy to determine. Simply take your VAT registration number (VRN) and add 'GB' at the beginning. For most businesses, this will result in an EORI number formatted as: GB + VRN + 000.

Example: If your VAT number is 123456789, your EORI number will be GB123456789000.

Register your EORI number

• If your business is VAT-registered, you’ll need to apply to HMRC to have your GB VAT number registered as your EORI number. This can be done online here. You’ll get your GB EORI number immediately unless HMRC needs to make any checks on your application. If they do, it can take up to 5 working days.
• If you do not have a VAT registration number, you will need to apply for an EORI number directly through HMRC. This process is straightforward and can also be completed online via the HMRC website.

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* Good to know when moving goods to or from Northern Ireland *
If you move goods to or from Northern Ireland, you also need an EORI number starting with 'XI'. You must have applied for a GB EORI number before you can get an XI EORI number. Once you have your GB EORI number, you’ll need to fill in an XI EORI registration form. For more information checkout this HMRC web page.