Which EU country should issue your EORI number?
Every EU country issues EORI numbers, but you can't pick any one you like. The rule depends on where your company is based and where your goods are first cleared. Answer three questions to find yours.
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The rule in one line
A company based in the EU registers in its own country. A company outside the EU registers in the EU country where it makes its first customs declaration. The number then works in all 27 EU countries.
EORI numbers by EU country
Questions people ask
No. A company based in the EU registers in its own country. A company outside the EU registers in the EU country where its first customs declaration is made.
Yes. A number from any EU country is valid in all 27.
No. A company can only hold one valid EU EORI number.
Ask your carrier or freight forwarder where your first EU customs declaration will be made. If it's still not clear, talk to us before you apply.
Last checked 15 October 2026 against European Commission guidance