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Where the EORI Number Goes on a Commercial Invoice
Where to put EORI numbers on commercial invoices and customs declarations, whose EORI to use, and a labeled ex...
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26 Jul, 2026
Invalid EORI Number? Reasons and How to Fix It
The common reasons an EORI shows as invalid — wrong prefix, GB/XI mix-ups, no EU registration — and exactly ho...
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25 Jul, 2026
Why DHL, FedEx or UPS Is Asking for Your EORI Number
Courier holding your parcel until you provide an EORI? Why carriers ask, when a private person needs one, and...
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24 Jul, 2026
Do Sole Traders Need an EORI Number?
EORI rules for sole traders and the self-employed: when you need one, applying without a company, and VAT-link...
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23 Jul, 2026
Importing from China to the UK: EORI Requirements
Step-by-step customs requirements for China–UK imports: EORI, commodity codes, VAT and duty, and what your for...
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22 Jul, 2026
EORI Numbers for Amazon, eBay, Etsy & Shopify Sellers
Selling cross-border on marketplaces? When online sellers need an EORI, FBA imports, and how to register fast.
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21 Jul, 2026
What Is an EORI Number in Shipping? (Why Carriers Ask)
Why freight forwarders and couriers ask for your EORI, where it goes in shipping paperwork, and what happens a...
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20 Jul, 2026
GB vs XI vs EU EORI Numbers: Which Do You Need?
Post-Brexit there are three kinds of EORI. Which one (or combination) you need for GB, Northern Ireland and EU...
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19 Jul, 2026
How Long Does It Take to Get an EORI Number?
Typical EORI processing times for the UK and EU countries, what delays applications, and how to trade while yo...
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18 Jul, 2026