Brexit is imminent! What preparations should FBA sellers make? You can apply for EU EORI number now!

What is the difference between EORI and VAT?

EORI is used in the import declaration process and is valid throughout the EU. VAT is the value-added tax number, which is used in the business process within the EU and needs to be registered in different countries according to different situations.

UK applies for EORI so quickly, can I ship first and then apply for EORI at the same time to save time?

No, the registration time is just an average time, and you cannot guarantee that there will be any problems during the registration process that will cause delays. In this way, your imported goods will be detained at the customs and incur costs.

Can I borrow someone else's EORI to import?

No, this is not compliant because the EORI and VAT numbers filled in during importation must match. If you borrow someone else's, your tax agent will not receive the C79 document and will not be able to use the import VAT you paid to offset the sales VAT.

Can UK's EORI still be used after Brexit?

It can be used in the UK. If you want to import it into the EU, you will need to register a new EU EORI.