What is EORI number and how to get one in Estonia?

Economic Operators’ Registration and Identification system operates in each country of the European Union. This system was established for customs authorities information about goods flow between the countries of the Community and the third countries (outside the EU).

EORI number is the identifier of the economic entity with the customs authorities and is a single number which is unique for each individual and valid throughout the Community. EORI number can be granted only once.

Who have must EORI number?

EORI number is obligatory for the economic entities which have established their  business in the European Union and operate in the form of goods movement  as part of their import and export from and to third countries.

An economic entity is a natural person who runs their business as well as every partnership, limited company and other entity which imports or exports goods. Each economic entity has to report to EORI system when they run their business outside the European Union and they plan to export or import goods.

How to get EORI number in Estonia?

In general, the necessity of having the EORI number exists before even making the first transaction. If you need to obtain your identification number, you have to go through the registration procedure.

You can receive the EORI number using Estonian Tax and Custom Board in Estonia. The best and most time saving solution is commissioning  this process to the accounting company which usually solve it in up to two working days.

Do you need EORI number for your company in Estonia? Contact us at contact@thompsonstein.com or fill in the form on the website.