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Apply for an EORI number.
You need an EORI number as soon as you import goods from countries outside the EU or export goods to them. German customs issues it free of charge, and we help you apply.
- Help with the application, up to 20 minutes
- €39 plus VAT, with your company formation
- Ready from your first import or export
The EORI number itself is issued free of charge by customs. Our service can only be booked together with a company formation with firma.de.
Help with your EORI application
EORI service
Only available together with your company formation with firma.de.
€39plus VAT
- Advice on applying for the EORI number
- Help filling in the application
- Up to 20 minutes with a startup expert
What you should know about the EORI number
- Art. 9 UZK
Required by customs
Anyone who imports goods into the EU or exports them from the EU needs an EORI number for every customs declaration.
- Non-EU countries
Also for the UK and Switzerland
Since Brexit, this also applies to the UK. Within the EU, you don't need an EORI number.
- BAFA
Export licences
You also need the number for export licences from the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA).
- EU-wide
One number for the whole EU
The EORI number is valid in all EU member states. Each business needs only one.
- Customs
Issued by customs
Customs issues the number free of charge. To apply, you need your company's details.
- Timing
Apply early
Without a number, your shipment gets stuck at customs. Apply before your first delivery is on its way.
How to get your EORI number
- 1
Initial call
Book a free initial call about your company formation above.
- 2
Add it on
You add the EORI service to your formation package.
No company yet? Set up a GmbH - 3
Application
A startup expert goes through the application with you, for up to 20 minutes.
- 4
EORI number
Customs reviews the application and lets you know your number. Then your first shipment can go.
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Export and filing
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Company formation, registrations and ongoing bookkeeping in one place. Anything that requires a licence is handled by notaries and tax advisors from our partner network.
What founders say
“Since we started the company, our admin simply runs alongside: receipts, VAT returns, deadlines. We always know where we stand – and can focus on our product.”
What you can rely on
ELSTER
VAT returns and annual accounts go straight to the tax office via the ELSTER interface.
DATEV
Bookings and receipts are ready in DATEV format – your tax firm keeps working as usual.
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4.6 out of 5 on Trustpilot. Rated by founders who have actually used firma.de.
Made in Germany
Developed in Germany, servers in the EU, GDPR-compliant. Anything that requires a licence comes from tax advisors and notaries.
Frequently asked questions about the EORI number
What is an EORI number?
The Economic Operators' Registration and Identification number: an EU-wide identifier for businesses dealing with customs. German EORI numbers start with DE.
Who needs an EORI number?
Every business that imports goods from countries outside the EU or exports goods to them, from the very first shipment.
Do I need one for trade within the EU?
No. Within the EU, the VAT ID is what counts.
I sell online to other countries. Do I need one?
Yes, if you ship to customers outside the EU or buy from there. Many parcel services ask for it on commercial shipments.
How much does the EORI number cost?
German customs (Zoll) issues the number free of charge. Our help with the application costs €39 plus VAT for up to 20 minutes.
Can I book the service on its own?
No, only together with a company formation with firma.de.
What do I need for the EORI application?
Details of your company such as its legal form, address and tax number, plus its Handelsregister number and VAT ID if it has them.