The Economic Operators Registration Identification (EORI) system was enabled in 2009 at European Union level. The purpose of the EORI system is to assign a unique registration number to economic operators working with Customs authorities throughout the European Union.
In Cyprus, all companies and sole traders involved in cross-border trading activities are required to obtain an EORI reference number. The EORI number resembles the Cypriot VAT number in order to avoid changes in the tax and Customs’ operating systems.
The EORI number is assigned to both Cypriot importers and exporters and is used for processing entry and exit declaration with the Customs authorities for shipments in and outside the European Union. The EROI number is displayed to all EU Customs authorities and the system is interconnected.
Procedure for registration
1. Application Forms Economic operators established in the CY Customs’ territory must complete the application form C1000. Those not established in this territory must complete the application forms C1000 and C1000D.
2. Signing the application form Application forms C1000 and C1000D must be signed according to one of the following procedures:
(a) By a person referred to in the Certificate of Directors, in the presence of a Customs Officer (b) By a person referred to in the Certificate of Directors, provided that their signature is appropriately certified (c) By an appropriately authorised representative, in the presence of a Customs Officer.
3. Required Documents
- For Economic Operators established in EU Customs territory
(a) Natural persons:
- Identification Card or Passport
- Copy of VAT registration certificate (if applicable)
- In case of a representative, an appropriately certified authorisation
(b) Legal Persons or Associations of persons:
- Copy of Registrar of Companies Certificate
- Copy of Directors’ Certificate
- Copy of VAT registration certificate (if applicable)
- In case of a representative, an appropriately certified authorisation
- Remain in Cyprus for at least 60 days during the tax year in question.
- Do not reside in any other single state for a period exceeding 183 days.
- Is not tax resident in any other state.
- Carry out business activities in Cyprus and/or work in Cyprus and/or be a director in a Company that is tax resident in Cyprus at any time of the tax year in question.
- Maintain a permanent residence in Cyprus (either owned or rented).
4. Application Submission Applications and necessary supporting documents must be submitted to the relevant district’s Customs Office. Our office provides completion and submission in order to register your company for an EORI number.
About McMillan Woods Cyprus Central offices are located in Nicosia Strovolos, Piraeus Street 36. 22 276000 [email protected] www.mcmillanwoods.com.cy