XI EORI required for Northern Ireland

Ian Simmonds • November 7, 2020

Moving goods to or from Northern Ireland

XI EORI required for Northern Ireland

The Government have confirmed that businesses moving goods to or from Northern Ireland (NI) will need a special EORI number with a ‘XI’ country prefix.

The Government have stated:

If you move goods to or from Northern Ireland

From 1 January 2021 you’ll need an EORI number that starts with XI to:
  • move goods between Northern Ireland and non-EU countries
  • make a declaration in Northern Ireland
  • get a customs decision in Northern Ireland

To get an EORI number that starts with XI, you must already have an EORI number that starts with GB. If you do not have one, apply for an EORI number that starts with GB as soon as possible.

If you already have an EORI number that starts with GB and HMRC thinks you need one that starts with XI, they’ll automatically send you one in mid-December 2020.

If you would like more details, please call +44 (0) 118 932 8447 or email info@icsglobalservices.co.uk


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