Italian EORI Overview
Italy, with major ports in Genoa, La Spezia, and Trieste, plays a significant role in Mediterranean trade. Italian EORI numbers are issued by the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (Customs and Monopolies Agency) and are directly based on the Partita IVA (VAT number) system.
IT
Country Prefix
13
Total Characters
1-7 days
Processing Time
Free
Registration Cost
Italian EORI Format
Italian EORI numbers follow a simple and consistent format based on the VAT identification number (Partita IVA).
Format: IT + 11 digits (Partita IVA)
Example:
Total length: 13 characters
Note: The 11-digit portion matches the Italian VAT number exactly
Example:
IT12345678901Total length: 13 characters
Note: The 11-digit portion matches the Italian VAT number exactly
Automatic Registration: Italian operators with existing VAT registration may have been automatically registered in the EORI database. Check the EU validation tool before applying to avoid duplicate registration attempts.
How to Apply for an Italian EORI
Italian EORI registration can occur automatically or through direct application to customs.
Automatic Registration
Italian operators already in the customs database (from previous customs operations) may be automatically registered with an EORI number based on their Partita IVA. Check first using the EU EORI validation tool.
Manual Application
If not automatically registered, you can apply through:
- Online Portal: Use the ADM (Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli) electronic services portal
- Any Customs Office: Submit the prescribed application form to any Italian customs office
- Provide Partita IVA: Your VAT number will form the basis of your EORI
- Verification: Customs verifies your business information
- EORI Issuance: Typically within 1-7 working days
Required Documents
For Italian Companies:
- Partita IVA: Italian VAT identification number
- Codice Fiscale: Tax code of the company
- Visura Camerale: Chamber of Commerce extract
- Atto Costitutivo: Articles of incorporation
- Identification: ID documents of legal representatives
For Non-EU Companies:
- Application form (available from ADM website)
- Certificate of incorporation (apostilled)
- Identification of directors
- Codice Fiscale for the company (required for operations in Italy)
- Power of attorney if using an Italian representative
Italian Customs Authority Contact
Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM)
- Website: www.adm.gov.it
- eCustoms Portal: ADM eCustoms