{"id":4460,"date":"2026-01-17T18:01:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T17:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/polagent.com\/poradniki\/eori-number-your-passport-in-international-trade-how-to-obtain-it-and-why-its-essential\/"},"modified":"2026-01-18T19:23:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T18:23:23","slug":"eori-number-your-passport-in-international-trade-how-to-obtain-it-and-why-its-essential","status":"publish","type":"baza-wiedzy","link":"https:\/\/polagent.com\/en\/guides\/eori-number-your-passport-in-international-trade-how-to-obtain-it-and-why-its-essential\/","title":{"rendered":"EORI Number \u2013 Your Passport in International Trade. How to Obtain It and Why It&#8217;s Essential?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=&#8221;post_title&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1768085633557{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1768086475253{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221; text=&#8221;Introduction&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message color=&#8221;info&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1768089893462{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-family: open-sans;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Key Benefit:<\/b> The EORI number is a unique identifier in the EU customs system. Without it, you cannot clear goods, which can lead to costly delays at the port or border. Obtaining it is free, but requires completing formalities before planned transport.  <\/span>[\/vc_message][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; text=&#8221;How It Works?&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1768089918752{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-family: open-sans;\">EORI (Eng. <i data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"11\">Economic Operators Registration and Identification<\/i>) serves to identify economic operators during interactions with customs authorities throughout the European Union. Each company registered in Poland receives a number consisting of the prefix <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"253\">PL<\/b>, the <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"264\">NIP<\/b> number, and a sequence of five zeros (or the suffix 00000). This data is entered into a pan-European database of economic operators.  <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1768088009814{margin-top: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; text=&#8221;WHY DO YOU NEED EORI?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none !important; padding-left: 0 !important; margin-left: 0 !important;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"><span style=\"color: #0054a6; font-size: 18px; margin-right: 12px; line-height: 1.4;\">\u2714<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Import and Export<\/strong> \u2013 the number is required for every customs clearance of goods from third countries (e.g., China, USA, United Kingdom).<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"><span style=\"color: #0054a6; font-size: 18px; margin-right: 12px; line-height: 1.4;\">\u2714<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Identification in the EU<\/strong> \u2013 once an EORI number is assigned in Poland, it is recognized by customs authorities in all member states.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"><span style=\"color: #0054a6; font-size: 18px; margin-right: 12px; line-height: 1.4;\">\u2714<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>PUESC System<\/strong> \u2013 registration takes place electronically via the PUESC platform, which requires having a trusted profile or a qualified electronic signature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1768087752172{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1768087011614{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; text=&#8221;FAQ \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;outline&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;theme_style&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How long does it take to get an EORI number?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1448366943815-e26d41b9-11c9&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-family: open-sans;\">Typically, the process takes from a few hours to several business days. However, it is advisable to submit the application at least 2 weeks before the planned import to avoid issues during periods of increased activity in offices. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Do I need an EORI as a natural person (not a company)?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1448366974887-de71a272-362e&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-family: open-sans;\">No, if you import goods for personal use (occasionally), an EORI number is not required. It is only essential for entities conducting business activities. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Does an EORI number expire?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1448366974206-ef8ab619-56a4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-family: open-sans;\">No, the number is assigned indefinitely. However, it must be updated in the PUESC system if company data changes (e.g., address or name). <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you planning to import or export goods outside the European Union? Find out why an EORI number is essential for your company, how its registration process works, and how to avoid costly delays at the border. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4459,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"EORI Number in Import and Export \u2013 Complete Guide | Pol-Agent","_seopress_titles_desc":"What is an EORI number and how to obtain it? Learn why it is essential in international trade and how to avoid customs clearance delays. 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