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GB EORI Assistance
Fee: $250
To move goods into or out of Great Britain, you need an EORI number that starts with GB; EORI numbers from other countries are not accepted. The business usually has to be established in the UK to apply. Businesses that cannot apply themselves appoint a representative for customs procedures, and the representative’s EORI is used. Applicants outside the UK do not need to provide a Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) or SIC code.
Who Is Obligated?
Businesses moving goods into or out of Great Britain.
What We Do
- We assess whether your company can apply for a GB EORI.
- We prepare the company details required for the application.
- If you cannot apply, we clarify the representative structure with your customs agent.
What You Receive
- EORI requirement assessment
- Application file
GB EORI Assistance Application
Company, tax and activity details required by HMRC so we can prepare the GB EORI number application for your company.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is an EORI number issued in the EU or another country valid in the UK?
- No. To move goods into or out of Great Britain, you need an EORI number that starts with GB; EORI numbers from other countries are not accepted.
- Can we get an EORI if we have no company in the UK?
- The business usually has to be established in the UK to apply. Businesses that cannot apply appoint a representative for customs procedures, and the representative’s EORI is used; we clarify this structure together with your customs agent.
- As a company outside the UK, do we have to provide a tax reference?
- Applicants outside the UK do not need to provide a Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) or SIC code. We prepare the other company details required for the application together with you.
Sources: GOV.UK: Get an EORI number; GOV.UK: Import goods into the UK.