Spanish EORI Overview
Spain, with major ports in Barcelona, Valencia, and Algeciras, is a significant gateway for trade with both European and Latin American markets. Spanish EORI numbers are issued by the Agencia Tributaria (AEAT - Spanish Tax Agency) and are based on the CIF or NIF tax identification system.
ES
Country Prefix
11
Total Characters
5-10 days
Processing Time
Free
Registration Cost
Spanish EORI Format
Spanish EORI numbers incorporate the CIF (Código de Identificación Fiscal) or NIF (Número de Identificación Fiscal) tax identification number.
Format: ES + letter + 7 digits + control character
Example (company):
Example (company type B):
Total length: 11 characters
Example (company):
ESA12345678Example (company type B):
ESB87654321Total length: 11 characters
Understanding CIF/NIF Structure
The first letter after "ES" indicates the type of entity:
- A: Sociedad Anónima (Public Limited Company)
- B: Sociedad Limitada (Private Limited Company)
- C: Sociedad Colectiva (General Partnership)
- D: Sociedad Comanditaria (Limited Partnership)
- E: Comunidad de Bienes (Community of Goods)
- F: Sociedad Cooperativa (Cooperative)
- G: Asociación (Association)
- H: Comunidad de Propietarios (Homeowners Association)
How to Apply for a Spanish EORI
EORI registration in Spain is managed by the Agencia Tributaria through their electronic portal.
For Spanish-Established Businesses
- Obtain CIF/NIF: If not already registered, first obtain your tax identification number from Hacienda
- Access AEAT Portal: Visit the Agencia Tributaria website (agenciatributaria.es)
- Request EORI Registration: Navigate to customs services and request EORI assignment
- Verify Business Details: Confirm your CIF/NIF and business registration information
- Await Processing: 5 working days if you have existing tax registration, up to 10 days otherwise
Processing Time Factors
- With existing CIF/NIF: Approximately 5 working days
- Without existing tax ID: Up to 10 working days (need tax registration first)
Tip: If you're establishing a new business in Spain, apply for your CIF/NIF first, then request EORI registration. Trying to do both simultaneously can cause delays.
Required Documents
For Spanish Companies:
- CIF/NIF: Your Spanish tax identification number
- Escritura de Constitución: Company formation deed
- Registro Mercantil: Commercial register extract
- DNI/NIE: Identification of legal representatives
For Non-EU Companies:
- Certificate of incorporation (apostilled)
- Power of attorney for Spanish representative
- NIE for directors (Número de Identidad de Extranjero)
- Description of intended customs activities
Spanish Customs Authority Contact
Agencia Tributaria (AEAT)
- Website: www.agenciatributaria.es
- Customs (Aduanas): sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es