EU EORI for UK Registered Co.

Hello. From what I understand, after perusing the web for some time, is that as a UK registered company we can apply, directly or through an Agent, to any EU country (I also understand that the first export must to be the country we are applying to for the EU EORI) and, once that has been accepted we can export with, presumably, less or null customs headaches? What is the real advantage of having a EU EORI for a UK company that regularly exports to the EU?

Hi Firstly an EORI is simply a registration number for an export or import by a business. It isn’t the only thing needed for a successful export or import. You do not need an EU EORI as a UK exporter. You would use your UK EORI for the export declaration from the UK . Only the EU importer needs an EU EORI. This would normally be the purchaser / your customer and be declared on the EU import declaration. You only need an EU EORI if you are intending to be importer in the EU yourself instead of the EU purchaser . If you did need an EU EORI you would apply to the first country you import into. You also need to be aware of the additional responsibilities and complexity required as a non EU resident importer.

Hi William Ferlazzo,
To help answer your query please contact the Import/Export helpline here:
Imports and exports: general enquiries
Thank you.