eori registration in spain
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EORI Registration in Spain
A presentation brought to you by our law firm in Spain
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The EORI Number
The EORI number is a unique identification number used by economic operators doing business throughout the European Community.
This number is used for all customs declarations and identification within the EU.
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Why is the EORI Number Necessary?
The EORI number allows for an easier identification for all companies that perform import/export activities throughout the EU.
Customs procedures in Spain and in other EU countries are cleared based on this number.
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What Spanish Companies Need an EORI Number?
All Spanish companies are assigned an EORI number. This identification number is also given to economic operators that carry out import/export businesses in Spain and are not established in the EU.
The EORI number is assigned in the country where the company is based or where it first performed trading activities.
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EORI Number for Spanish Companies
Every company in Spain is assigned a tax identification number upon registration and a company may be registered by default to receive an EORI number if it performs trading activities.
Once issued, the EORI number will be valid throughout the European Community.
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EORI Number for non-EU Companies in Spain
Non-EU companies wishing to perform import/export activities in Spain need to register in order to receive an EORI number.
The application is submitted to the customs office in Spain or in another EU country where they first perform trading activities.
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EORI Registration by Spanish Authorities
The Spanish Authority responsible for releasing EORI numbers is the Tax Agency.
One of our lawyers in Spain can help you make the necessary submission and handle the communication with the authorities.
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Documents needed for EORI Registration in Spain
The documents that need to be submitted together with the application in order to receive an EORI number are:
identification document for natural persons, document from the Business Register.
These documents must be translated into Spanish.
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Doing Business in Spain
Spain is a country that offers good investment opportunities for foreign companies that want to invest in trade, but also in other business sectors.
Leading business sectors include commerce, franchising, services, information and communication technology.
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Legal Assistance for Obtaining The Spanish EORI Number
Foreign companies in Spain that need help applying for an EORI number can request the services of our law firm in Spain.
Our experts can help you with all issues concerning company incorporation and corporate compliance in Spain.
Thank you for your attention!
For more information please contact us at: (+44)203-287 0408 (for international clients)[email protected] http://www.lawyersspain.eu/
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