Add VAT and EORI number

Value Added Tax (VAT) numbers are essential for businesses engaged in trading goods and services across different countries, particularly in the European Union. It allows businesses to charge or reclaim VAT on sales and purchases. On the other hand, The Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) number is necessary for businesses involved in customs activities within the EU. It is used to identify traders in customs systems.

The VAT number ensures proper tax handling and compliance during cross-border transactions and the EORI number expedites customs clearance and reduces the risk of delays or complications at the border, ensuring smooth movement of goods.

Both numbers facilitate proper documentation and record-keeping, enhancing compliance with local and international regulations.

To add the VAT and EORI numbers in SAPIENT, follow the steps as explained in the following procedure.

  1. In the left navigation panel, select Customs Settings > VAT and EORI Numbers.
Accessing VAT/EORI numbers

Accessing VAT/EORI numbers

  1. In the VAT and EORI Numbers page that opens, select alt text.
Accessing option to add VAT/EORI number

Accessing option to add VAT/EORI number

  1. In the Add VAT/EORI Number form that opens, in the SHIPPING ACCOUNT block, from the dropdown menu, select the shipping accountfor which you want to add the VAT/EORI number.
Selecting shipping account

Selecting shipping account

  1. After, in the VAT/EORI NUMBER block that appears, enter the necessary information as explained in the following table.
  2. Entering VAT/EORI number and its details

    Entering VAT/EORI number and its details

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Tip

In the following table, the mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk (*).

ElementDescription
Shipping LocationFrom the dropdown menu, select the shipping location for which you want to add the VAT/EORI number.

You can also select All if you want to add the VAT/EORI number for all the existing shipping accounts.
CountryFrom the dropdown menu, select the specific destination country for which you want to add the VAT/EORI number.

You may select All if you want to include all the countries (that are, countries grouped by European Union or ROW categories).
Country GroupFrom the dropdown menu, select the country group for which you want to add the VAT/EORI number.

Note: If you have selected a specific country in the Country field, then in this field, select N/A. Otherwise, select either EuropeanUnion or RestOfTheWorld options. In this case, the Country field value is set to All.
Type*From the dropdown menu, select any of the following types that you want to associated with your pre-VAT/EORI number:

VAT
EORI
VAT/EORI NumberEnter your VAT/EORI number based on the selection you have made in the Type field.
Valid From*From the date picker, select the date from which the VAT/EORI number you are adding is valid.
  1. After entering the relevant information, select alt text.

Once selected, the VAT/EORI added successfully and displays in the VAT and EORI Numbers list. You can now use this number in your Create Shipment request.

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Tip

If you want to remove the VAT/EORI, then in the VAT and EORI Numbers list, next to the one you want to delete, select alt text.

Deleting pre-registration number

Deleting VAT/EORI number