Assignment of an EORI number during VAT registration

Hi, during application for registration of foreign entities for VAT UK in Tax Service, we also apply for an EORI number at the same time. Unfortunately recently every foregin entitie whose application is accepted and is registered for VAT UK, does not receive an EORI number. Hence we have to separetly request for an EORI number again. What is the reason for not assigning an EORI number during registering for VAT UK? Thank You.

Hi,

We are sorry this has happened. If as part of your VAT application you have requested an EORI number then this should have been processed and provided to you.
We will liaise with our Registrations Team regarding this.

Thank you.
 

Hi HMRC Admin I think they key point being made by Weronika is that this is not an isolated incident but something that is happening to multiple overseas VAT applicants. There have also been some other threads reporting the same type of issue. Is there a system issue or has there been a change of policy or procedures from HMRC.

In addition this is important to clarify for the following reasons. For decades in the UK there has been a requirement to have a EORI number that is based on your VAT number to generate a C79nor PVA statement. Most customs agents even when acting as an indirect representative will use both their clients and their own EORI when making a declaration.

Hi,
We have raised this issue with our Registration Team and they will carry out a thorough investigation as to why thy this happening with a view to resolving this quickly.
Thank you.