Why you need an EORI number

An EORI is for businesses which undertake the import or export of goods into or out of the EU.  An Economic Operator Registration and Identification number is required by HMRC to allow you to:

 

• trade goods into or out of the UK
• submit declarations using software (or to give to your agent to make these declarations on your behalf)
• apply to be authorised for customs simplifications and procedures

 

www.gov.uk/guidance/customs-procedures-if-the-uk-leaves-the-eu-without-a-deal

 

If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, you’ll need an EORI number to continue trading with the EU after 31^st October 2019.

 

Chamber Successful Campaign!

The Chamber network has successfully campaigned to simplify trade procedures. Now government will automatically issue EORI numbers to businesses that are VAT-registered. This will allow traders to prepare for change. For non- VAT-registered businesses, you will still need to register for an EORI number.

 

Get started here: http://bit.ly/EORI-number