How to obtain an EORI number for a company in Poland?

The EORI number (Economic Operators Registration and Identification)

is a unique identification number issued to businesses and individuals involved in customs operations within the European Union. In Poland, the EORI number is used to identify economic operators within customs procedures, including import, export, transit, and storage of goods. This number is essential for conducting customs procedures and interacting with the country’s customs authorities. It is also used for:

• Identification of economic operators involved in customs procedures (e.g., importers, exporters, customs agents)
• Electronic data exchange with customs authorities
• Tracking the movement of goods within the EU
• Ensuring compliance with customs regulations

Who is required to have an EORI number in Poland?

An EORI number is required for any economic operator participating in customs procedures in Poland, including:

• Importers and exporters
• Customs agents
• Carriers
• Storage service providers
• Individuals receiving goods under the customs procedure of free circulation
• Individuals exporting goods outside the EU customs territory

How to obtain an EORI number for a company in Poland?

Obtaining EORI

To obtain an EORI number in Poland, you need to contact the Polish customs service or customs administration. They can provide you with the necessary information about the registration process and obtaining an EORI number. You can also refer to the official Polish websites where all necessary instructions and forms for obtaining an EORI number may be provided. The EORI is also issued by the Central Tax Office (KAS).

Requirements:

• The company must be registered in Poland.
• The company must participate or plan to participate in customs procedures in Poland (e.g., import, export, transit).

Documents:

• Company registration certificate in Poland (KRS)
• VAT number in Poland (if applicable)
• Document proving the identity of the applicant (e.g., ID card or passport)
• Document proving the authority of the applicant (if applicable)

Procedure for obtaining an EORI number in Poland

Online:

1. Visit the Central Tax Office (KAS) website: https://www.podatki.gov.pl/
2. Select the “Usługi online” (Online Services) tab.
3. Click on the “Nadanie numeru EORI” (Issuance of EORI number) button.
4. Fill out the electronic application form and attach the necessary documents.
5. Sign the application using a qualified electronic signature.
6. Submit the application.

By Mail:

1. Download the application form from the KAS website: https://www.podatki.gov.pl/eori/
2. Print and fill out the application form.
3. Sign the application and attach the necessary documents.
4. Send the application to the following address: Centralne Biuro Celne, ul. Karczewska 1/3/5, 02-530 Warszawa

In Person:

1. Visit one of the KAS service points.
2. Fill out the application form and attach the necessary documents.
3. The KAS staff will verify the application and documents and issue the EORI number.

Processing time:

The EORI number is usually issued within 1-3 business days.

IMPORTANT! Failure to have an EORI number when participating in customs procedures in Poland may result in fines. The amount of the fine depends on the nature of the violation and can reach several thousand zlotys.

If you have any questions on this topic or would like to clarify any information, please write to us at office@progressholding.pl.

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