Apply for an EORI number

Apply for an EORI number that starts with GB

To apply for an Economic Operators Registration and Identification number (EORI number) you need your:

  • Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) - find your UTR if you do not know it
  • business start date and Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code - these are in the Companies House register
  • VAT number and effective date of registration (if you바카라 사이트™re VAT registered) - these are on your VAT registration certificate
  • National Insurance number - if you바카라 사이트™re an individual or a sole trader

If your business is not based in the UK, you do not need a Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR), a Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code or a National Insurance number.

You바카라 사이트™ll need to sign in to apply. If you do not already have sign in details, you바카라 사이트™ll be able to create them.

You바카라 사이트™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.

Apply for an EORI number that starts with XI

Before you apply, check you바카라 사이트™re eligible for an XI EORI number.

You must have applied for a GB EORI number before you can get an XI EORI number.

Once you have your GB EORI number, you바카라 사이트™ll need to .

You바카라 사이트™ll also need:

  • your XI VAT number (if you have one)
  • any VAT numbers issued by an EU country
  • 2 documents showing proof of your permanent business establishment in Northern Ireland - for example, a bank statement and a utility bill

You will not be asked for proof of a permanent business establishment in Northern Ireland if:

You바카라 사이트™ll get your XI EORI within 5 days.

Check the status of an application

You can .