Quick GB EORI Validation Tool
This website serves as a one-stop self-service platform for validating GB EORI numbers.
You can easily look up any GB EORI code to verify its association with a specific company. While this site operates independently, it utilizes official GOV.UK tools to perform database queries, ensuring the information provided is accurate and up to date.
EORI Systems: EU vs UK (Including Northern Ireland)
✅ EU EORI System
The Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) number is required for businesses and individuals importing or exporting goods into or out of the European Union.
- One EORI number per operator is valid across all EU Member States.
- Used for customs formalities like import, export, and transit procedures.
- Typical format:
Country Code + Unique Number(e.g.,DE123456789).
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🇬🇧 UK EORI System – Post-Brexit
Following Brexit, the UK operates its own EORI system. Businesses in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) need a UK-issued EORI number.
- UK issues GB EORI numbers for customs operations within Great Britain.
- Format:
GB + VAT number + 000(e.g.,GB123456789000). (Find your EORI here) - GB EORI is not valid in the EU. Businesses trading with the EU must obtain an EU EORI.
🇬🇧/🇪🇺 Special Case: Northern Ireland
Under the Northern Ireland Protocol, trade between Northern Ireland and the EU is treated like intra-EU trade.
- Businesses in NI may need an XI EORI (e.g.,
XI123456789000). - XI EORI enables access to EU customs systems from Northern Ireland.
- To get an XI EORI, a business must have a GB EORI and be established in Northern Ireland.
🔁 Summary Comparison Table
| Feature | EU EORI | GB EORI | XI EORI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issued by | EU member state | UK HMRC | UK HMRC |
| Valid in | All EU countries | Great Britain | EU + Northern Ireland |
| Required for | EU customs formalities | UK (GB) customs | EU customs involving NI |
| Post-Brexit cross-border trade | Not valid in UK | Not valid in EU | Needed for NI–EU trade |