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Apply for an EORI number that starts with GB

To apply for an Economic Operators Registration and Identification number (EORI number) you need your:

• Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) - find your UTR if you do not know it
• business start date and Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code - these are in the Companies House register
• VAT number and effective date of registration (if you鈥檙e VAT registered) - these are on your VAT registration certificate
• National Insurance number - if you鈥檙e an individual or a sole trader

You鈥檒l need to sign in to apply. If you do not already have sign in details, you鈥檒l be able to create them.

You鈥檒l get your GB EORI number immediately unless HMRC needs to make any checks on your application. If they do, it can take up to 5 working days.

Apply for an EORI number that starts with XI

Before you apply, check you鈥檙e eligible for an XI EORI number.

You must have applied for a GB EORI number before you can get an XI EORI number.

Once you have your GB EORI number, you鈥檒l need to .

You鈥檒l also need:

• your XI VAT number (if you have one)
• any VAT numbers issued by an EU country
• 2 documents showing proof of your permanent business establishment in Northern Ireland - for example, a bank statement and a utility bill

You will not be asked for proof of a permanent business establishment in Northern Ireland if:

• the establishment address on your GB EORI application is in Northern Ireland
• your business is not based (鈥榚stablished鈥�) in Northern Ireland but you need an EORI number to make certain declarations or act as a carrier, for example

You鈥檒l get your XI EORI within 5 days.

Check the status of an application

You can .