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<p>UK traders that only trade with the EU will need an EORI number in the event the
UK leaves the EU without a deal. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) estimated that in
2017 there were 144,000 VAT-registered traders that only traded with the EU. A separate
estimate indicates there are around 100,000 non VAT-registered traders that trade
only with the EU. Latest HMRC validated data show that in the three months to 15 March,
there were more than 59,000 registrations for an EORI number.</p><p> </p><p>The Government
recently announced temporary simplified procedures to make importing and exporting
easier. To register for these simplifications, traders will need a UK EORI number.
Therefore, completing the application is a good first step for traders, and ensures
that our records are correct.</p><p> </p><p>Registering for an EORI number is free
and very quick – it currently takes around 10 minutes.</p><p> </p>
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