EORI Registration in Serbia

What is the EORI number?

 

The EORI number is an important identification number used for access within the EU countries in terms of imports and exports. This number is formed by the country code where the company is registered, and a unique code number, followed by the VAT number. The EORI number is necessary for all companies from countries members of the European Union and also for non-EU states. This kind of number can be used in situations like the following, by economic operators that are not established in the EU customs territory:

 

• submitting the ENS or the Entry Summary Declaration;
• lodging temporary storage declarations in the EU customs territory;
• submitting the Exit Summary Declaration or EXS;
• when acting as a carrier that is linked to the customs systems and wanting to receive notifications regarding the amendment of entry summary declarations.

 

For a better understanding of the rules of EORI in the EU in 2023, you can solicit legal advice from our Serbian lawyers. They can also help you register your company for VAT.

 

The EORI number of a company in Serbia can be verified with the help of the EU platform and its easy access. This is established by Council Regulation No. 2913/92, with amendment No. 648/2005 made by the European Parliament.

 

Is it necessary to have more than just an EORI number in 2023?

 

No, there is no need for more than just an EORI number per company. It is sufficient for companies to obtain a single EORI number to be properly identified as legal economic operators activating within the European Union. This is a unique identification number that can be assigned to your company.

 

Immigration to Serbia can be a quick and simple process if you use the services offered by our experienced lawyer. Depending on the country you come from, you will need a visa to enter Serbia. After obtaining the residence permit, you have the obligation to register with the local authorities. Please note that the Serbian authorities may require a Certificate of Good Conduct as part of the application for a residence permit.

 

Operators can obtain an EORI number that is valid throughout the European Union, by registering for customs purposes in Serbia. As such, companies can benefit from the use of a unique identification number, the EORI, once it has been assigned, in all communications with all the EU customs authorities.

 

Is the EORI number the same as the VAT number?

 

No, the EORI number is different from the VAT number. We remind that the VAT applies to products and services for sale purposes in Serbia, while the EORI number serves as an identification number for the economic operations and their trading activities within the European Union. Still, both identification numbers must be verified at the customs control for the export of goods. Feel free to address your inquiries to one of our lawyers in Serbia and find out more about the taxation in Serbia and about EORI registration.

 

 

How to register for EORI in Serbia

 

The EORI number must be requested to the customs authorities of the EU country in charge of the place where they first lodged a declaration. In this direction, the company documents need to be submitted for verification and acceptance. The Articles of Association, the Certificate of Incorporation, the VAT certificate are among the necessary documents for the EORI application.

 

Particular application forms might be needed for EORI submission, so you might want to talk to one of our advisors and find out more details. The EORI registration can be made online with the help of the e-customs systems and once the Serbian company is accepted as an economic operator.

 

Besides this topic, we remind that our immigration lawyers in Serbia can help foreigners relocate to this country with their businesses.

 

The expiry date is a mandatory data element For EORI numbers that are no longer active. As such, the information must be kept for 10 years after the expiry date to facilitate the customs declaration correction that has been registered before the economic operator ceased the activities.

 

Timeframe for the EORI number

 

Even if Serbia is not an EU member, the EORI application is rapidly taken into consideration, so it is a matter of 4 or 5 days until this identification number is issued. As soon as the documents are accepted by the EU customs, the EORI number will be issued in only a few days. It is good to know that our Serbian lawyers can apply for an EORI number in 2023 on your behalf and can deal with all the formalities involved in this process. They can also help you start a business in Serbia by providing immediate legal advice and assistance.

Necessary documents for imports and exports in Serbia

Customs tariff in Serbia

• the binding tariff information which is issued by the Customs Administration in Serbia;
• decisions of tariff classification in accordance with the rules of World Customs Organization;
• decisions of tariff classification imposed by the EU’s official journal.

Starting an import and export company in Serbia

• A minimum share capital of RSD 100 or one EUR is needed for the registration of a DOO in Serbia.
• The Articles of Association comprise information about the owners, activities, general and internal rules, and many more.
• A bank account is needed for your LLC in Serbia.
• The incorporation of the trading company starts with the Serbia Business Registers Agency where a name verification is made in the first place.
• An LLC in Serbia requires the registration for taxation and social contributions.

Making investments in Serbia

1. Around USD 39,833 million was the total FDI stock for Serbia in 2018.
2. The total FDI stock for 2018 represented about 78.6% of the country’s GDP in that year.
3. Most of the foreign direct investments in Serbia come from European countries.
4. According to the World Bank Doing Business report for 2018, Serbia ranks 43rd out of 190 worldwide economies.
5. 10% rate is the corporate income tax in Serbia, one of the lowest tax rates in Europe.

FAQ about EORI in Serbia