HMRC EORI Check

HMRC EORI Number Check

Validate EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) numbers for UK customs. No authentication required.

What is an EORI Number?

An EORI number is a unique identification number used by customs authorities to track imports and exports. Any business that imports or exports goods to/from the UK needs one.

EORI Number Format

• GB EORI: Starts with GB followed by 12 digits (e.g. GB123456789000).
• The 12 digits are typically the company's VAT number (9 digits) followed by 000.
• Businesses without a UK VAT number get a different format after GB.

When EORI Numbers Are Needed

• Making customs declarations (import/export)
• Applying for customs decisions (e.g. binding tariff information)
• Using customs simplifications (e.g. simplified declarations)
• Any EU/UK border goods movement since Brexit

Response Fields

• eori — The validated EORI number.
• valid — Whether the number is currently valid.
• name — Registered business name.
• address — Registered business address.