How do I get an EORI number in France?

To obtain an EORI number, you must applicate on the online service SOPRANO EORI. If you use a local clearance procedure, the competent service will be the customs office that manages your accreditation.

What is the EORI number in France?

Economic Operator Registration and Identification
In practice, the EORI number, Economic Operator Registration and Identification, is used to identify economic operators and other persons in their dealings with customs authorities. In France, the EORI number is mainly used in online services (electronic declarations) linked to the customs clearance of goods.

How do I get a EU EORI number?

How can you request an EORI number? persons established in the customs territory of the Union should request the assignment of the EORI number to the customs authorities of the EUSearch for available translations of the preceding linkEN••• country in which they are established.

How long does it take to get French EORI number?

The EORI number will be available within 1 or 2 working day(s) (after the payment of our fees and the receipt of all the required documents). Once issued by the French Customs Authorities, the EORI number is valid for customs clearance operations in all the EU countries.

How long does it take to get EU EORI number?

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.

How do I get an EORI certificate?

To get an EORI number, your business usually needs to have premises based in the country you want to import to or export from – this is called ‘being established’. Your premises needs to be one of the following: a registered office. a central headquarters.

Do I need an EORI number for each EU country?

Do I need an EORI number for every EU country? No, a company will only have one EORI number per legal entity, and this EORI number will be used for Customs in every EU country.

How much does an EORI number cost?

There is no cost to apply for an EORI and they should be supplied by email within three days of applying.

Do I need an EORI number to import into France?

European economic operators must request an EORI number with the French authorities if they are not in SIRENE database, while economic operators from non-EU member states also have the possibility to register for EORI in France if this is the first EU country they have to go through customs formalities.

Is EORI and VAT number the same?

An EORI number is not the same as a VAT number, however if you are VAT registered, they are linked. When you submit your VAT registration, there is an option to also register for an EORI number. Once this has been done, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will link all your imports to your VAT number.

Can I import without EORI number?

If you don’t have an EORI number then you can’t import or export goods from the EU legally. This is because the number is used for customs declarations of all goods entering or exiting the EU. Without a number, you could face increased costs (such as storage fees) and delays.