- A European Union EORI number is necessary for any company that carries out import or export operations from the European Union in order to perform the necessary customs procedures.
- The EORI number is a unique European number that allows companies to be identified and carry out their formalities with customs administrations.
- It is mandatory for companies acting as importers or exporters in import/export operations from the territory of the European Union to have an EORI number.
- The EORI number allows companies to proceed with customs clearances, place goods under transit, submit security formalities prior to importation, and notify the exit of goods from the customs territory of the European Union to obtain fiscal certification.
- All French, European, or non-European companies that import or export goods from a member state of the European Union need to obtain an EORI number.
- Since Brexit, companies conducting imports/exports between the European Union and Great Britain need to have both a European EORI number and a British EORI number.
- Companies must request an EORI number before carrying out their first import/export customs operations. If not done, it can be done during the first operation.
- The procedure for obtaining an EORI number for French companies is done through the SOPRANO platform on the douane.gouv.fr website and is managed by the Pôle d’action économique (PAE) of the regional directorate to which the company belongs.
- The format of the EORI number depends on the regulations and procedures of the country where the company is established.
- For non-European companies, the EORI number is obtained in the country where the first import/export operations are carried out according to local regulations and procedures.
- The EORI number assigned to French, European, or non-European companies can be used for all import/export operations carried out on European territory.
Source: easytax.co
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