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From 1 January 2021 you need an EORI number to move goods between the UK and the EU.
You can apply for your EORI number in advance. It can take up to a week to get one.
You will not usually need an EORI number if you only:
You will need an EU EORI number if your business will be making customs declarations or getting a customs decision in the EU. Get this from the customs authority in the EU country where you submit your first declaration or request your first decision.
From 1 January 2021 you’ll need an EORI number that starts with GB to move goods to or from the UK.
Check your EORI number. Apply for a new one if yours does not start with GB.
To apply you may need your:
If you need a Government Gateway user ID, use either:
If you do not already have a user ID, you’ll be able to create one when you apply.
To apply for an EORI number see: https://www.gov.uk/eori?step-by-step-nav=1faad9b3-e5ef-47f6-a3ba-4715e7e4f263
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