· Updated · Cristian Darie · Law · 4 min read
Obtaining the EORI Number in Romania
Romanian companies trading goods with non-EU countries need an EORI number. Who needs it in 2026, how to apply to Romanian Customs and its format.
A large number of Romanian companies import goods from, or export goods to, countries outside the European Union. Besides their tax registrations, these companies must obtain an EORI number from the Romanian Customs Authority, which they use in their customs operations.
In 2026, the EORI code can be obtained both by companies and by persons involved in import-export activities and which can facilitate their customs operations throughout the European Union.
If you wish to obtain the EORI number, our agents can help you with the formalities to be completed with the Romanian Customs Authority. Also, if you want to start a company first, we can offer you LaRegistu, an online platform through which you can get acquainted with everything that means setting up a company.
European regulation for obtaining the EORI code
EORI, in English translation, means the Registration and Identification Number of Economic Operators and is regulated by Regulation (EU) no. 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council at European level and through the Technical Norms regarding the registration for customs purposes of economic operators and other persons at national level.
The EORI codes have started to be used since 2009 throughout the European Union.
The EORI code is a unique number designated for an economic operator that carries out import-export activities in the EU Member States. This code can be obtained from the authorities authorized in the Member State in which the company is registered. Companies outside the Union can obtain the EORI code at the first customs point in the EU.
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Who should get the EORI code in 2026?
It is well known that there are both economic operators who must obtain the EORI code, but also economic operators who can obtain it on request, without any obligation. Thus, the two categories of economic operators that can obtain the EORI code are:
- economic operators carrying out import-export and freight activities in the EU;
- economic operators that carry out activities of delivery, storage and removal of goods in / from the EU;
- economic operators that carry out representation activities in the introduction, storage and removal of goods from the Community;
- other persons without the character of economic operators who carry out activities for the introduction and removal of goods in / from the EU.
By economic operator, it can be understood any type of company registered in Romania, among which SRLs, PFAs, SAs and SNCs.
Our specialists can help you obtain the EORI code in 2026 regardless of the type of company managed or owned.
Procedure for awarding the EORI code in Romania
Romanian companies wishing to obtain an EORI number apply to the Romanian Customs Authority. The request is completed online, in the national EORI application (EORI-RO) available on the Customs Authority’s website, and is handled by the regional customs directorate in whose area the company has its registered office. The EORI number is communicated by e-mail.
Since 2023, applicants no longer have to attach the VAT registration certificate or the articles of association, because the customs authority checks this information directly in the trade register and tax databases. In exceptional cases, the request can be submitted to an interior customs office.
Our team can help you request the EORI code throughout the country.
The EORI number's structure
According to the regulation imposed by the European Commission, the EORI number assigned to an economic operator is made up of the ISO alpha-2 code of the Member State (RO in the case of Romania), followed by a unique identifier of up to 15 characters.
In Romania, in the case of legal persons requesting the EORI code, the number used to assign it will be represented by the unique registration code (CUI).
For complete information on obtaining the EORI code in Romania in 2026, please contact our agents. You can count on us if you need help in obtaining the EORI number.