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2702.2025

Nigeria goes live with its Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Programme to Fast-Track Trade

On the 14th of February 2025, during a high-level media-covered event, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) officially launched its AEO Programme, designed to improve supply chain security, foster a compliance culture and provide trade facilitation benefits that will contribute to the economic prosperity of Nigeria.

The WCO’s Secretary General,......
2702.2025

Developing a Pool of Experts The Second Working Group activity of the WCO Master Trainer Program on Risk Management for Central Asia and the Caucasus

Under the auspices of the WCO/JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) Joint Project, the World Customs Organization (WCO) held the second working group activity (WG2) of the Master Trainer Programme (MTP) on risk management for Customs administrations in Central Asia and the Caucasus. This event was hosted by the State Revenue Committee (SRC),......
2702.2025

The World Customs Organization and Japan Collaborate to establish WCO Security Project for Central Asia and Caucasus to combat illicit trafficking

On February 10th, 2025, World Customs Organization Secretary General Ian Saunders, and the Ambassador of Japan to the Kingdom of Belgium, His Excellency MIKAMI Masahiro, exchanged Notes Verbals establishing the Government of Japan’s financial support for the WCO Security Project for Central Asia and Caucasus. This initiative aims to enhance the capacity......
1610.2024

WCO supports Ghana Customs Brokers Association with rules of origin competency development

Under the framework of the EU-WCO Rules of Origin Africa Programme, funded by the European Union, the World Customs Organization (WCO), in partnership with Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Customs Brokers Association – Ghana (CUBAG), held a national training workshop on rules of origin for supply chain professionals. The workshop was held in......
1610.2024

GEOINT e-learning launched on CLiKC!

The World Customs Organization (WCO) Secretariat is pleased to announce that Member administrations now have access to new e-learning modules that introduce Customs officers to geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) and demonstrate how it can be used to assist Customs in managing national borders, in particular fragile border areas. The Geospatial Intelligence......
1610.2024

WCO Secretary General participates in FIATA World Congress and BASC Global Conference

In a demonstration of the World Customs Organization’s (WCO) commitment to strengthening global trade and Customs cooperation, WCO Secretary General Ian Saunders attended the FIATA World Congress in Panama City and the BASC Global Conference in Miami. The WCO’s participation in these events highlighted the strategic importance of collaboration between......

FAQ

What is EORI number and what is used for?

  • The EORI number serves as a unique identifier for subsequent communication with the customs authorities of all Member States of the European Union.

How do I get the EORI number?

What documents do I submit at the first export, import?

  • EORI ID number.
  • Verified copy of Business Register listing and VAT registration number.
  • The power of attorney for representation in the customs procedure must be signed by the statutory body according to the extract from the Business Register.

What must be on the invoice?

  • Delivery terms according to INCOTERMS (who pays for the transport and its price to be divided into CZ, EU and third countries)
  • Number and type of packages
  • Gross and net weight
  • Mode of transport and license number of the means of transport, in the case of a piece consignment a license number of a car that arrives at the local customs office
  • Customs office of exit from the EU

External links

Exchange rates - customs administration

Tax Cobra

The Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic

State of transit, export and import operations of MoI

The Customs administration of the Czech republic

The Ministry of Finance

Czech statistical office

ARES

Licensed trades registry

Commercial Register of the Czech Republic

Tax portal – Details of taxable persons

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