EORI Number in Netherlands
An EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) number identifies your business to customs across the EU. This page explains the Netherlands EORI format, how to get one from Dutch Customs (Douane / Belastingdienst), and lets you validate any number instantly.
Netherlands EORI format
A Dutch EORI is NL followed by the RSIN (or BSN for sole proprietors) padded with leading zeros to nine digits.
How to get an EORI number in Netherlands
- Confirm your business is established in Netherlands (or has the required customs registration there).
- Dutch businesses can usually compose the number themselves — NL + the RSIN left-padded to nine digits — and it becomes active with Dutch Customs (Douane) on first use or on request.
- Have your RSIN (or BSN for a sole proprietorship), company name and registered address ready.
- Receive your EORI number — usually within a few working days — and validate it below before your first declaration.
Official source: Dutch Customs (Douane / Belastingdienst).
Cost, validity and processing time
- The EORI number is free — Dutch Customs (Douane / Belastingdienst) 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 Netherlands.
- Processing normally takes a few working days, though incomplete applications are the most common cause of delay.
Frequently asked questions
What is the format of a Dutch EORI?
A Dutch EORI is NL followed by the 9-digit RSIN/fiscal number, e.g. NL + 9 digits.
Do I have to apply for a Dutch EORI or can I derive it myself?
In most cases you can derive it yourself: NL + your RSIN padded with leading zeros to nine digits. Validate it here — if it does not show as registered, contact Dutch Customs to have it activated.
Do I need an EORI number to import into Netherlands?
Yes. Any business lodging a customs declaration in Netherlands — importing or exporting goods — needs a valid EORI number registered with the customs authority.
Where do I register for an EORI number in Netherlands?
EORI numbers for Netherlands are issued by Dutch Customs (Douane / Belastingdienst). 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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