How do I get my VAT numbers recognised when I quote my EORI number on customs declarations?
An EO: • with a single legal entity • operating in more than one Member State may be given a separate VAT number in each Member State but only allocated a single EORI number by the Member State where the EO is established. In some cases there have been problems for EOs with their customs declarations in having their EORI number linked to all their associated VAT numbers. To help resolve this situation, from 1 July 2010 you may request the customs administration which allocated your EORI number to also include all directly associated VAT numbers, issued by other Member States, against your EORI number. The VAT numbers notified to customs must relate to the same legal entity. Provision of the additional VAT numbers to customs is optional. You should be aware that HMRC will add this information to the EU database which can be accessed by all EU customs administrations and the Commission. You must notify HMRC as soon as possible should any of the notified VAT numbers cease to exist or no l
