EORI Number in Italy

An EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) number identifies your business to customs across the EU. This page explains the Italy EORI format, how to get one from Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM), and lets you validate any number instantly.

Italy EORI format

An Italian EORI is IT followed by the company's 11-digit partita IVA (or codice fiscale for those without one).

How to get an EORI number in Italy

1. Confirm your business is established in Italy (or has the required customs registration there).
2. Apply to the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli through the customs portal (reserved area).
3. Have your partita IVA, 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: Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM).

Cost, validity and processing time

• The EORI number is free — Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) 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 Italy.
• Processing normally takes a few working days, though incomplete applications are the most common cause of delay.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Italian EORI the same as the partita IVA?

The national part usually is: an Italian EORI is IT followed by the 11-digit partita IVA. It still has to be registered as an EORI with ADM before it is valid for customs declarations.

Do I need an EORI number to import into Italy?

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

Where do I register for an EORI number in Italy?

EORI numbers for Italy are issued by Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM). 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.