EORICheck

EU lookup

EU EORI lookup for customs operations

Use this free EU EORI lookup to check a complete number from any of the 27 EU member states or an XI number against the European Commission TAXUD register. Paste the EORI with its assigned country prefix into the checker below. Read the status, source and check time; a company name alone cannot run this lookup.

Search intent

Use EORI lookup as an operational control in trade, logistics and customs workflows.

Run a live check

Include the country prefix: GB, XI, DE, FR…

GB numbers use HMRC; XI and EU-27 numbers use the European Commission EORI service (TAXUD). EORICheck is an independent tool and does not issue official certifications. Checking a Northern Ireland number? Read the GB and XI EORI number check guide.

Source

EU-27 and XI: European Commission TAXUD

Use case

Customs, onboarding and shipment QA.

Coverage

XI and all 27 EU member states.

Limit

Independent tool, not official certification.

How to use an EU EORI lookup

Start with the EORI supplied by the business, not its name or VAT number alone. The European Commission defines an EU EORI as the issuing country code followed by an identifier of up to 15 alphanumeric characters. Keep the original country prefix when checking it.

  • 1. Paste the full EORI, including the EU country or XI prefix, into the checker on this page.
  • 2. Run the lookup and read the status together with the TAXUD source and check time. A cached result is identified as such.
  • 3. Keep the response with your shipment or onboarding record. If the number is invalid, confirm it with the business; if the service is unavailable, retry later or use the official validator.

What does the EU EORI lookup result mean?

Read the registration result separately from company details and service availability. A missing name or address does not by itself mean that the EORI is invalid.

  • VALID: the register confirms the number. This does not establish that the person who supplied it is authorized to use it.
  • NOT VALID or NOT FOUND: check for a typing error and confirm the full number with the business before relying on it.
  • ERROR or service unavailable: no validity conclusion is available. Retry later or follow the European Commission validation link in Official sources.
  • Company details: review any name or address returned by the source. This is not a reverse company-name search.

Which country prefix should you use for an EU EORI lookup?

Use the prefix on the EORI supplied by the business, not the country where the shipment is going. The European Commission describes an EORI as the issuing member state's two-letter country code followed by up to 15 alphanumeric characters.

  • For an EU-issued number, keep its original prefix, such as DE, FR, NL, ES or IT. This checker supports all 27 EU member states.
  • For an XI number, keep XI: the lookup uses the European Commission register.
  • For a GB number, keep GB: the same checker routes the request to HMRC instead of TAXUD.
  • Do not build an EORI by adding a country prefix to a VAT number. Ask the business for its complete EORI before checking.

Where it fits

EORI lookup works well as a pre-check in onboarding, quote acceptance, shipment booking, document review and exception handling.

  • Supplier and customer master data creation.
  • Shipment documents received from a client or forwarder.
  • Customs declaration preparation and QA.

What it does not replace

It does not replace sanctions screening, denied party screening, VAT checks, KYC or legal review. It answers a narrower customs identity question.

FAQ

Can I find an EU EORI number using a company name?+

No. This lookup needs the complete EORI number. Ask the business for its EORI first, then check it and compare any company details returned by the register. A missing name or address alone does not mean the number is invalid.

Is the EU EORI lookup free?+

Yes. You can use the checker on this page for an individual EORI lookup. Enter the complete EU or XI number and review the returned registration status, source and check time.

Can I check a GB EORI with the EU register?+

GB numbers use HMRC, while EU-27 and XI numbers use the European Commission TAXUD register. The checker on this page routes the number according to its prefix; do not change GB to XI to force a result.

Does an EU EORI number expire?+

The European Commission says EORI numbers have no expiration date, but they can be invalidated on request or when the trader ceases business activities. A previous valid result is not a guarantee of current status; check again when your workflow requires it.

Does an unavailable EU EORI lookup mean the number is invalid?+

No. An unavailable service or an error means the check did not complete. Retry later or use the official European Commission validator. Keep the outcome unresolved until the register returns a validity result.

Should freight forwarders check every EORI?+

Many teams check at least new or changed counterparties. High-risk or high-value flows often justify checking every shipment record.

Is EORI lookup enough for compliance?+

No. It is a customs identifier check, not a full compliance screening workflow.

How do I use an EU EORI lookup?+

Enter the full EU-27 or XI EORI in the checker, then review the TAXUD status, source and check time. Keep the result with the customs or onboarding record when the decision matters.