UID/EORI number

Every company operating in Switzerland receives a unique business identification number (UID). You need this UID to declare your goods electronically in Swiss Customs systems (e-dec web or e-dec Export). You can find out where to obtain the UID on the website of the Federal Statistical Office.

The EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) number is a unique number issued by the competent authorities in the European Union for the purpose of identifying economic operators and, where applicable, other persons, in their dealings with the customs authorities.

The EORI number is required for various business activities in the EU. The FOCBS does not provide any information on the EORI number. Information can be found on the European Commission's Economic Operators Registration and Identification number (EORI) page.

Further information

EORI - National implementation

This document provides information on the national implementation of EORI including:

• the authorities responsible for assigning an EORI number;
• the national procedures for assigning an EORI number;
• the documents to be provided during the registration process;
• useful links

Economic Operators Registration and Identification number (EORI) - European Commission : Further information and a guide

Federal Statistical Office FAQ on the UID