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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 November 2019

Thursday, 7 November 2019

Ceisteanna (52)

Lisa Chambers

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52. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Finance the number of firms without an EORI number as of 31 October 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45875/19]

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I am advised by Revenue that currently 63,071 businesses have an EORI number. 23,026 of these businesses obtained an EORI number in 2019. I am further advised that Revenue’s analysis of the 2018 VAT Information Exchange System (VIES) returns, showed that some 94,000 businesses traded with the UK in 2018. Of these 94,000 businesses, approx. 55,500 do not currently have an EORI number. However, Revenue advise that 91.7% of the value of imports from the UK in 2018 and 97.5% of the value of exports to the UK in 2018 was carried out by businesses who now have an EORI number.

Of the businesses with import or export trade in 2018 of more than €50,000 on an annual basis, and therefore with a potentially significant supply chain exposure to trade with the UK, the number without an EORI number is approximately 3,000. This indicates that the businesses that are going to be significantly impacted by Brexit are responding to the call from Revenue to prepare for Brexit by acquiring a customs registration as a key component of their Brexit preparedness work.

Following on the extension in the deadline for the ratification of the Withdrawal Agreement to 31 January 2020 that was unanimously agreed by the EU 27 leaders, I strongly urge all businesses to use this time to ensure that they get and remain Brexit ready. Practical and important steps that they should address include:

- Registering for customs by getting an EORI number, if not already registered.

- Ensuring the capability to lodge customs declarations, by either getting customs software or engaging a customs agent.

- Undertaking supply chain and cash flow assessments.

-Understanding and making arrangements for paying import duties.

- Knowing the origin and commodity code(s) of the goods traded.

- Ensuring compliance with product certification requirements.

- Understanding the obligations involved if trading in animal or plant products.

- Considering what customs related simplifications or authorisations might be relevant and that would further ease the smooth and efficient flow of trade and goods at import or export.

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