Do You Need an EORI Number in Norway?

Short answer: no. Norway is in the EEA but not the EU customs union, so it does not issue EORI numbers.

What Norway businesses use instead

For Norwegian customs, businesses are identified by their organisation number (Organisasjonsnummer).

Official source: Norwegian Customs (Tolletaten).

When a Norway business does need an EU EORI

If your business acts as the importer or exporter of record inside the EU, you must register for an EU EORI in the member state where you first lodge a customs declaration. You can then check it with our validator.

Frequently asked questions

Does Norway use EORI numbers?

No. Norway is in the EEA but not the EU customs union, so it does not issue EORI numbers.

What is used instead of an EORI in Norway?

For Norwegian customs, businesses are identified by their organisation number (Organisasjonsnummer). This is administered by the Norwegian Customs (Tolletaten).

Do I need an EORI to export from Norway to the EU?

Only if your Norwegian business is the importer/exporter of record within the EU. In that case you register for an EU EORI in the relevant member state; otherwise the EU-side party uses their own EORI.

This page provides general guidance only, not legal or customs advice. Always confirm the current requirements with the relevant national customs authority and official EU sources before relying on this information.