EORI number application assistance in Romania

An EORI number (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) is a unique identification code used for individuals and companies that interact with customs authorities within the European Union.

This number is required when carrying out customs operations such as importing, exporting or transporting goods within the EU or between the EU and non-EU countries.

The EORI number is issued by the competent customs authority of the EU member state where the applicant is established.

The EORI number itself is assigned free of charge by the customs authorities.

The service provided on this website consists of consultancy and assistance for preparing and submitting the required documentation for obtaining or renewing an EORI number.

The service fee is:

• 119 RON for companies

• 109 RON for individuals

Obtaining an EORI number usually takes approximately 1 to 7 working days, depending on the regional customs authority responsible for processing the application.

EORI numbers are not issued through an urgent procedure, as each request must be reviewed and approved by the competent customs authority.

Processing time may vary depending on the applicant’s location and the workload of the customs office handling the request.

If you are not sure whether an EORI number has already been assigned to you or your company, you can verify it using the official system provided by the European Commission.

To perform the verification, you need to enter:

• RO + CNP for individuals (example: RO1800520100200)

• RO + CUI for companies (example: RO10020)

After submitting the information, the system will display one of the following results:

• “This EORI number is valid” – the EORI number exists and is active

• “This EORI number is not valid” – no EORI number is associated with the provided data

You can perform this verification using the tool available on the official European Commission website here.

An EORI number consists of the country code of the member state where the operator is registered, followed by a national identification number.

In Romania, the structure is as follows:

• For companies: RO + the company’s registration number (CUI)
  (example: RO12345678)

• For individuals: RO + the personal identification number (CNP)
  (example: RO1800520100200)

This number is used to identify individuals and companies when interacting with customs authorities within the European Union.

An EORI number is required for individuals and companies that carry out customs-related activities within the European Union.

In particular, an EORI number is required for:

• Economic operators / companies involved in activities such as importing, exporting, transit, storage or other customs procedures concerning goods entering or leaving the European Union.

• Individuals who import or export goods to or from countries outside the European Union and therefore need to be registered in the customs system.

The EORI number is used to identify economic operators and individuals when interacting with customs authorities in EU member states.

To obtain an EORI number you can follow the steps below:

• Complete the form available on the website and attach the required documents;

• Contact us by email at contact@eori-romania.ro for additional information;

• Call us at +40 723 209 360 if you need assistance.

In order for an EORI number to be assigned, the applicant must sign the registration request received after submitting the application.

The documents are then forwarded to the competent customs authority, which reviews the request and assigns the EORI number.

Our service provides assistance in preparing and submitting the documentation required for obtaining an EORI number.

The service includes:

• reviewing the documents provided after placing the order;

• preparing and completing the EORI registration request;

• sending the request to the applicant for review and signature;

• notifying the applicant by email and SMS regarding the document signature;

• submitting the documentation to the competent customs authority;

• confirming to the applicant when the EORI number has been assigned and issuing the invoice for the service.

The procedure for obtaining an EORI number generally involves the following steps:

• You send us the required documents using the form available on the website or by email;

• We review the documents and prepare the EORI registration request;

• The request is sent to you for verification and signature;

• After the document is signed, the application is submitted to the competent customs authority;

• Once the request is processed, the customs authority assigns the EORI number and you receive the confirmation by email.

Individuals

Romanian citizens residing in Romania

• copy of national identity card;

• for new identity cards that do not display the address, an additional certificate confirming the registered address may be required.

Citizens of EU member states

• copy of residence permit / work permit / residence certificate issued in Romania (both sides).
  The document must include a Romanian personal identification number (CNP).

Citizens of non-EU countries

• copy of residence permit or work permit issued in Romania (both sides),
  or

• copy of passport.

📌 Romanian citizens cannot obtain an EORI number based only on a passport.

📌 Citizens of EU member states may obtain an EORI number in Romania only if they hold a Romanian residence document containing a CNP.

Companies established in Romania

Note: the registered office address must be identical on all submitted documents.

Limited liability companies (SRL) / commercial companies

a) copy of the company registration certificate issued by the Romanian Trade Register;
b) copy of the VAT registration certificate issued by the Ministry of Finance (if the company is VAT registered);
c) copy of the articles of incorporation of the company (all pages, including the signed final page), together with any amendments.

Sole traders (PFA)

a) copy of the registration certificate issued by the Romanian Trade Register;
b) copy of the VAT registration certificate (if the sole trader is VAT registered);
c) copy of the authorization or registration decision issued by the Trade Register.

Individual practices / liberal professions

a) copy of the tax registration certificate or equivalent document;
b) copy of the VAT registration certificate (if applicable);
c) document confirming the professional authorization (certificate, professional license, authorization, etc.).

Foundations / Associations / Institutions

a) copy of the tax registration certificate (if applicable);
b) copy of the statute or founding act indicating the legal representative;
c) copy of the registration certificate issued by the court for non-profit legal entities.

The validity of an EORI number depends on the type of applicant and the documents based on which it was issued.

• For individuals residing in Romania, the EORI number is generally valid until the expiration date of the national identity card.

• For individuals holding a residence or work permit in Romania, the EORI number is valid until the expiration of the residence or work permit.

• For companies, the EORI number generally remains valid as long as the company is active and registered, while its administration is handled by the competent regional customs authority.

Individuals or companies that have been assigned an EORI number must notify the competent Regional Customs Authority whenever changes occur in the information initially declared in the EORI application or in the supporting documents.

Updating the EORI data may be required in situations such as:

• change of the individual’s name;

• change of home address or residence;

• change of identity document;

• change of the company name;

• change of the registered office of the company;

• change of the company’s legal form;

• change of the company’s main activity or CAEN/NACE code.

The EORI information should be updated whenever any of the data initially submitted in the application changes.

To update the information associated with an EORI number, the same documents required for the initial EORI registration are generally needed, depending on the type of applicant (individual or company).

In addition, the applicant should provide the previous EORI assignment notification, received by email from the customs authority.

If the update concerns changes in the applicant’s details (such as company name, registered address or identity document), supporting documents confirming those changes may also be required.

Yes, an EORI number can be obtained even if the company is not registered for VAT.

VAT registration is not a mandatory requirement for obtaining an EORI number. The EORI number is used to identify economic operators in their interactions with customs authorities during import, export or other customs procedures.

Once the payment has been confirmed and the EORI application process has been initiated with the customs authority, the order can no longer be cancelled and the paid amount cannot be refunded.

This is because the preparation and submission of the documentation begins immediately after the payment is confirmed.

According to the legislation on distance contracts (OUG 34/2014), the right of withdrawal does not apply to services that have already begun with the customer’s consent.

No, minors cannot directly apply for an EORI number.

If a shipment or parcel is addressed to a minor, one of the parents or the legal guardian must obtain the EORI number, so that the necessary customs procedures can be completed for receiving the shipment.