Get your business ready to export from the UK to the EU after Brexit

You'll need an Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number starting with GB to continue exporting goods.

Get an EORI number .

Your importer will need an EU EORI number.

You'll need to get an EU EORI number if you're exporting to your own business within the EU. You can get one from the customs authority in any EU country.

You can hire someone to deal with customs for you, or you can do it yourself.

1. Find out how to hire someone to make customs declarations for you
2. Find out how to make customs declarations yourself 

You may be able to use the Common Transit Convention (CTC) to simplify how your goods pass through customs and when your importer pays customs duties.

1. Find out if you can use the CTC 

There might be other things you need to do, depending on what you're exporting.

1. Check if you'll need to apply for an export licence
2. Check the rules for exporting alcohol, tobacco and certain oils
3. Check the rules for exporting controlled goods like firearms 

 

1. Find out how you'll claim VAT refunds from EU countries
2. Find out how you'll pay VAT if you sell digital services to EU customers 

You can hire someone to transport your goods, or you can do it yourself.

1. Find out how to transport goods outside the UK yourself 

 

1. Get more information about importing and exporting goods after Brexit
2. Get general help and support for your business