EORI stands for "Economic Operators Registration and Identification" number. It is an EU-wide registration number used to identify businesses importing or exporting goods to/from the EU. Each business can only have one EORI number, which is valid across all EU countries.

Who Can Register for an EORI Number?

Once your VAT ID is issued, we can apply for the EORI registration. We offer EORI registration exclusively for non-EU companies in the following countries:

🇳🇱 Netherlands (NL)
🇮🇹 Italy (IT)
🇫🇷 France (FR)
🇪🇸 Spain (ES)
🇨🇿 Czech Republic (CZ)
🇵🇱 Poland (PL)

📌 Germany (DE): Available via our partners. Please contact your Account Manager for more details.

How Much Does an EORI Number Cost? 💰

✅ 99 EUR (Prices may vary for Germany—please check with your Account Manager.)

How Long Does It Take to Get an EORI Number? ⏳

📌 Estimated processing time: 1-3 weeks

What Does an EORI Number Look Like? 🔢

An EORI number consists of two parts:

1️⃣ Country Code of the issuing EU Member State (e.g., DE for Germany, FR for France)
2️⃣ A unique identification number assigned in that Member State

Example: FR123456789000

Who Needs an EORI Number?

🏢 EU-based businesses: Any company or individual established in the EU as an economic operator must have an EORI number.
🌍 Non-EU businesses: If a company outside the EU engages in customs-related activities, it needs to obtain an EORI number before importing/exporting goods.

How to Get an EORI Number?

🟢 For EU Companies:
Apply through the national customs authority in the country where your business is established.

🔵 For Non-EU Companies:
Request an EORI number from the customs authority of the EU country where you first submit a customs declaration.

⚠️ Important (Germany 🇩🇪):
Hellotax cannot obtain a German EORI number for non-EU businesses. This must be done through a Tax Agent.

Where Can You Check an EORI Number? 🔍

All registered EORI numbers can be verified in the official online register:
➡️ Check EORI Number Here