EORI Number in Belgium

An EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) number identifies your business to customs across the EU. This page explains the Belgium EORI format, how to get one from Belgian Customs & Excise (FPS Finance), and lets you validate any number instantly.

Belgium EORI format

A Belgian EORI is BE followed by the company's enterprise number from the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (KBO/BCE) — ten digits starting with 0 or 1.

How to get an EORI number in Belgium

1. Confirm your business is established in Belgium (or has the required customs registration there).
2. Apply to the Customs & Excise administration of FPS Finance using their EORI application form.
3. Have your KBO/BCE enterprise number, company name and registered address ready.
4. Receive your EORI number — usually within a few working days — and validate it below before your first declaration.

Official source: Belgian Customs & Excise (FPS Finance).

Cost, validity and processing time

• The EORI number is free — Belgian Customs & Excise (FPS Finance) does not charge for issuing it.
• It is valid EU-wide. Once any member state has issued your EORI, you do not need another one to declare goods in other EU countries.
• A business established outside the EU registers in the member state where it first lodges a customs declaration or appoints a representative — not necessarily Belgium.
• Processing normally takes a few working days, though incomplete applications are the most common cause of delay.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Belgian EORI number based on?

The enterprise number issued by the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (KBO in Dutch, BCE in French). The EORI is BE followed by that ten-digit number.

Do I need an EORI number to import into Belgium?

Yes. Any business lodging a customs declaration in Belgium — importing or exporting goods — needs a valid EORI number registered with the customs authority.

Where do I register for an EORI number in Belgium?

EORI numbers for Belgium are issued by Belgian Customs & Excise (FPS Finance). You apply through their online customs registration service.

How do I check if an EORI number is valid?

Use the free EORI checker on this page. It validates the number in real time against the official European Commission EORI service and returns the registered trader where publicly consented.

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This page provides general guidance only — it is not legal or customs advice and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm EORI requirements and validate any EORI number with the official European Commission EORI service and the relevant national customs authority before relying on them.