On March 4, 2019, the United Kingdom’s (UK’s) HM Revenue & Customs published updated guidance on obtaining an Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number to continue trading in the event of the UK leaving the European Union (EU) without an agreed Withdrawal Agreement on March 29, 2019.
The guidance covers:
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Who will need an EORI;
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What will be needed for applying for an EORI;
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A link to the application process;
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Links to additional information for traders.
The UK guidance may be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-a-uk-eori-number-to-trade-within-the-eu#history
The application process for an EORI may be found here:
https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/customs/register-for-cds/are-you-based-in-uk
