{"id":141,"date":"2023-05-29T08:14:06","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T08:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawyersgreece.eu\/?p=141"},"modified":"2024-03-12T10:30:01","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T10:30:01","slug":"eori-number-greece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawyersgreece.eu\/eori-number-greece\/","title":{"rendered":"EORI Registration in Greece"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The EORI number <\/strong>refers to the Economic Operator Registration and Identification number<\/strong>, which is a part of a system that is applied at the level of the European Union (EU). The EORI number<\/strong> is necessary for entities that trade goods across the EU member states and it is designed for customs operations<\/strong>.  If you will trade goods in Greece<\/strong>, then you will need an EORI number in Greece<\/strong>; please be aware that the obligation to have an EORI number<\/strong> is not only imposed to commercial companies, it can also be required in the case of certain categories of individuals introducing goods on the Greek market<\/strong>. In this article, our team of Greek lawyers<\/strong><\/a> will present some of the most important matters concerning the EORI number<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
 Quick Facts<\/th>\n <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
 EORI number – definition <\/td>\nThe EORI number stands for Economic Operator Registration and Identification Number, which is applied in all EU member states to all entities that are considered economic operators.  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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When is EORI required <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

The EORI is necessary when an entity (legal entity or individual) is considered to be an economic operator that trades goods across the EU borders (in other words, it is involved in import-export operations).    <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Entities that must have an EORI number  <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– companies;<\/p>\n

– individuals involved in trading activities.  <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Institution in charge with the issuance of the EORI  <\/td>\nIndependent Authority for Public Revenue – General Directorate of Customs & Excise (Customs Authority).  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 Application details required for legal entities <\/td>\n\n

For EORI registration in Greece, businesses will have to provide information on the following:<\/p>\n

– the address of the company;<\/p>\n

– its legal form;<\/p>\n

– the name and details of the person representing the company;<\/p>\n

– contact details of the company’s representative;<\/p>\n

– the company’s VAT number.   <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 EORI coverage<\/td>\n\n

EORI is available at a EU level, therefore entities that will obtain the number in Greece will be able to use it in any other EU countries.  <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 Customs formalities for non-EU individuals <\/td>\n\n

Individuals introducing goods in Greece with a value above EUR 1,000 are required to complete the Single Administrative Document (SAD), valid at a EU level.  <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 Structure of the EORI number  <\/td>\n\n

 The EORI number is comprised of 2 main elements:<\/p>\n

– the country code of the EU member state that issues the EORI;<\/p>\n

– a number that is unique at a EU level. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 Registration formalities for non-EU businesses <\/td>\n\n

A non-EU company must complete the steps for EORI registration in Greece when this country is the first point of entry in the EU area.<\/p>\n

When transiting other EU states, the Greek EORI will still be available.  <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 When it is necessary for non-EU companies to register  <\/td>\nNon-EU companies must register if they are economic operators that must comply with customs procedures, as per the rules of Article 5 of Reg. 2446\/2015.   <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 EORI law at a EU level  <\/td>\n\n

 The Union Customs Code (UCC)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 Costs for the issuance of an EORI number <\/td>\n\n

 EORI registration in Greece is free of charge.  <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 Ways to apply for an EORI <\/td>\n\n

– electronically;<\/p>\n

– on paper.   <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 Main elements of the Greek application form <\/td>\n\n

The Greek EORI application form contains the following elements:<\/p>\n

– the name and surname of the applicant;<\/p>\n

– company’s address;<\/p>\n

– information on whether the entity is registered in the EU area or not;<\/p>\n

– the legal status of the entity;<\/p>\n

– the Commercial Registry details;<\/p>\n

– the main place of business;<\/p>\n

– contact information;<\/p>\n

– the VAT details;<\/p>\n

– economic activity code;<\/p>\n

– the date of establishment of the business;<\/p>\n

– consent to disclose the above mentioned.  <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 Duration of the issuance of the EORI <\/td>\n1 business day <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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