29 Mar
EORI – Where to Begin?
Your Business might require an EORI number if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. You might already have one; it begins with GB so have a check before you apply.
EORI stands for Economic Operator Registration Number, it starts with GB and is followed by 12 digits.
What is the purpose of an EORI?
An EORI number allows you to send goods inside or outside the UK, submit declarations which can also be filed on your behalf by an agent and also get authorised for a customs simplification process.
When do you not need an EORI number?
You do not need to apply for an EORI number if you already have an EORI number, you will not be sending goods outside the UK or will only trade with Northern Ireland or across the Ireland border, or you will just be importing and exporting products that do not involve any physical movements of goods.
When do you need to apply for an EORI?
An application for an EORI will need to be completed if you already do not have one and you import & export goods with the EU or just outside the UK as a Sole-trader, Business or a Partnership with the principal place of business being in the UK.
What do I need to apply for an EORI?
You will require the following to apply for an EORI Number
- VAT number and the effective date of registration
- National Insurance Number – needed if you are a sole trader or an individual
- Your 10 Digit UTR (Unique Tax Reference ) number
- Business start date and SIC code (Standard Industrial Classification), which you can find on companies house
You will require a government gateway ID to apply for an EORI; you can click here to apply.
Clear House Accountants are specialist Business Accountants in London, we have been accountants for businesses who work within the freight forwarding and logistics industry. Our reliable and specialist knowledge within the industry enables us to add value at each business cycle for all our freight industry clients. Our bespoke solutions will make sure that you stay compliant and prepared for all changes within the industry.
Jibran Qureshi FCCA is the Managing Director of Clear House Accountants, and has over 10 years of experience in practice and across multiple industries. Jibran’s educational background includes a Master’s in Financial Strategy from Oxford University and an Executive MBA from Hult International Business School. His experience in Financial Strategy, Tax Planning, Operational Consultancy and Performance Reporting guide his cognizant approach to leading Clear House and its clients to the future. It was this dexterity that led him to be Enterprise Nation’s Top 50 Advisors.
Jibran is fueled by his passion for helping businesses. He unequivocally believes that as business advisors and accountants for our clients, it is our responsibility to work with them as business partners. As specialists, it is our duty to help our clients navigate through the complexities of constant change and the implications that come with it.
Over the past decade, innovative disruptions have changed the way businesses work, everything from cloud software, innovative business models, to AI and machine learning, have impacted how businesses operate, grow, and expand.
Jibran recognized the need to manage these disruptions sustainably, early on and shaped Clear House Accountants to not just be compliance specialists, but advisors who help build complex ecosystems around cloud accounting software, provide advice on funding support, help manage innovative tax schemes, set up and implement complex strategic plans, and much more. So, his clients can thrive, not just survive.
Jibran developed his prime role as the Managing Director to build Clear House’s capabilities so it can add value for their clients. He is of firm belief that this can be done through consistent high-level training, building the right tools, and creating roadmaps to help businesses cope with prospective disruptions. He envisages that every client that comes on board, is provided maximum value through onboarding, ongoing services and the right mix of tools to help them become the best in the world.
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