Since 2009, traders in the European Union have often needed an EORI number to import or export products. EORI is the acronym for Economic Operators’ Registration and Identification. It is a number used to identify and register economic operators. So, the customs number, which was good until 2009, is replaced with the EORI codes. Each merchant in the EU is assigned a single EORI number to identify them. Bulgaria must abide by specific laws and norms to conduct business because it is a member of the European Union. It can be used to identify other commercial operators while also enhancing the security of business transactions throughout the European Union.
Who is required to apply
Economic operations located in the Community’s customs area must register for a unique identity, per the Customs Code. These can be associations of people who participate in a legal activity without having the status of a legal person, as well as natural or legal persons. The definition of “natural or legal person” is based on local Bulgarian laws. The private and public limited liability companies in Bulgaria, as well as other business structures like partnerships, are a good illustration. A person is deemed to be established in Bulgaria if they reside there. Legal corporations or associations of individuals are regarded to be residents if they have their registered office, corporate headquarters, or a long-term business presence there. Investors in the nation should be aware that they must register for it before beginning any activity regulated by customs legislation, such as before beginning import or export activities.
Application
The application is available online at the website of the National Customs Agency and must be accompanied by documents that attest to the identity of the applicant or the organization. This could be the company registration documents issued by the Bulgarian Trade Register (for corporations) and ID cards (for individuals), which serve as proof of identity. The EORI registration form must be turned in in Bulgarian to the customs office in the economic operator’s neighborhood of residence. Non-EU citizens may also apply for an EORI number, but they must provide additional supporting information. A power of attorney must be included with the other documents when the application is not submitted by the designated representative of the company. A foreign company must show the company registration certificate issued by the local business registry when applying for an EORI number in Bulgaria. As an alternative, individuals applying for this identity number must have a current passport.
Registration
For entrepreneurs with residences in Bulgaria who are interested in EORI registration in Bulgaria, there are two general approaches available: traditional submission and online submission. One of Bulgaria’s many customs offices is where the application can be submitted. There are more than fifteen of these locations across the nation, and business owners can select to submit their application to the one that is closest to the location of their organization. Alternatively, the application is electronically signed when it is submitted. The applicant must have a competent and legitimate electronic signature to use the online web service. Additionally, the applicant must have an active account on the Customs Agency e-Portal. This will be utilized to finish the procedure. Following the submission of the documents, the process takes about three days, though it may take longer if the application is incomplete or if any required documents are missing.
The EORI number for Bulgaria
Economic actors in Bulgaria carry out business operations using their EORI numbers. For a Bulgarian legal entity, the EORI number is structured as follows: BG+X+ID number + control digit or BG +X + Trade Register number + control digit. The EORI number will indicate the assignment of carriers from other nations in Bulgaria and vice versa. After requesting an EORI number, a Bulgarian company is required to use this special number whenever it transacts with customs within the European Union and whenever it needs to identify itself for various commercial objectives.
