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2012.2020

Successful pilot launch of the WCO IPR, Health and Safety Programme online training

On 7, 8, 9, and 11 December 2020, the WCO organized a virtual National Workshop on combating counterfeiting and piracy, for the benefit of Namibia’s Customs and Excise, Police, as well as Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA), and some private sector Rights Holders representatives.

This virtual workshop, funded by the Customs......
2012.2020

Now Available AEO Compendium 2020 Edition

The WCO has published the 2020 edition of the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Compendium, offering a concise and structured overview of existing AEO programmes around the world and of Mutual Recognition Arrangements/Agreements (MRAs) signed between Customs administrations.

The Compendium provides a brief summary of each AEO programme,......
2012.2020

A new WCO Regional Customs Laboratory in the European Union

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Directorate-General for the Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD) of the European Commission concluded an Administrative Arrangement on the activities of the WCO Regional Customs Laboratory (RCL).

The Administrative Arrangement was signed by Kunio Mikuriya, Secretary General of the WCO, and Gerassimos......
1910.2020

The Global RILO Network comes together for its 2nd Informal Virtual Meeting since the outbreak of the global pandemic

In an effort to maintain a close cooperation and unity amongst RILOs, on the 8th of October 2020 the Global RILO Network met virtually for its second informal meeting. All 11 RILOs attended this event as simultaneous interpretation was provided in the two official languages of the WCO.

In the opening remarks of the meeting, the WCO Deputy......
1910.2020

Strengthening security in East Africa through Programme Global Shield

The WCO/JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) Joint Project organized a virtual sub-regional Programme Global Shield (PGS) Follow-up Workshop for East Africa on 13 October 2020 attended by representatives from Customs and other border agencies as well as experts and observers from the WCO, JICA, Interpol, RILO ESA and the Defense Threat Reduction......
1910.2020

2020-2021 WCO-Japan Career Development Programme Commences

The WCO-Japan Career Development Programme for 2020-2021 commenced on Monday 12 October 2020. The Programme was launched by the WCO in 2009 in cooperation with Japan Customs. It provides a unique opportunity for selected candidates to work at the WCO Secretariat in the wide array of technical areas covered.  The Programme aims at enabling participants......

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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