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Bulgaria EORI Number Validator (Агенция „Митници“ — BIMIS)
Validate Bulgarian Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) numbers directly against official customs registries. Verify whether a Bulgarian BG EORI number is valid and active for import, export, BIMIS declarations, Kapitan Andreevo border clearance, Black Sea shipping in Varna and Burgas, and European transit compliance.
What is a Bulgarian EORI number (BG) and who needs one?
A Bulgarian EORI number (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) is a unique customs identification code assigned by Агенция „Митници“ (the National Customs Agency of the Republic of Bulgaria) to companies and individuals conducting customs-related business in Bulgaria and across the European Union.
Under Article 9 of the Union Customs Code (UCC), holding an active BG EORI number is mandatory for customs clearance when importing goods from or exporting goods to third countries (such as Turkey, China, the UK, Serbia, or the United States). In Bulgaria, this is crucial for overland freight clearing at Kapitan Andreevo (Капитан Андреево) — the busiest external land border checkpoint in the European Union connecting Europe and the Middle East — maritime container traffic at the Port of Varna and Port of Burgas on the Black Sea, air cargo at Sofia Airport (SOF), and Danube river transit at Ruse (Русе). Without an active EORI, declarations cannot be lodged in the Bulgarian customs system БИМИС (BIMIS).
Bulgarian EORI vs. Bulgarian VAT (ДДС / EIK / Bulstat)
Traders operating in Bulgaria frequently handle both tax numbers and customs identifiers that share numerical roots but serve separate regulatory roles:
Bulgarian VAT / ДДС Number (НАП / VIES)
Administered by the National Revenue Agency (НАП — Национална агенция за приходите) for domestic taxation and intra-EU trade. Format: BG + 9-digit UIC (ЕИК / Bulstat) for legal entities or 10 digits for individuals (e.g. BG123456789). VAT registration alone does not permit international customs clearance.
Bulgarian EORI Number (Агенция „Митници“ / EU EOS)
Assigned and managed exclusively by Bulgarian Customs (Агенция „Митници“) for import, export, and transit declarations with third countries. Uses the format BG + 9 or 10 digits and must be registered in the EU EOS central database for acceptance in БИМИС.
Bulgarian entities submit EORI applications electronically through the E-Portal of Bulgarian Customs (ep.customs.bg) using a Qualified Electronic Signature (КЕП). Non-EU entities register in the first EU Member State where they lodge a customs declaration.
Strategic EU External Border: Kapitan Andreevo & Black Sea Ports
Handling enormous commercial road freight volumes along the Orient/East-Med corridor between Turkey, Asia, and Western Europe, Bulgaria is the primary southeastern frontier of the EU customs union. Real-time validation of BG EORI numbers prevents border congestion, truck queues, and costly supply chain halts.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bulgarian EORI Numbers
What is the format of a Bulgarian EORI number?
A Bulgarian EORI number consists of the country code BG followed by the 9-digit ЕИК (EIK / Bulstat) for legal entities (e.g. BG123456789) or 10 digits for individuals based on their national personal number (ЕГН).
Can I validate a Bulgarian EORI number by entering only digits?
Yes. Our validator automatically identifies 9 or 10-digit Bulgarian EIK/EGN numbers and prepends the BG prefix before querying the official EU EOS database.
Where do I apply for a Bulgarian EORI number?
Applications are submitted online via the E-Portal of Bulgarian Customs (ep.customs.bg) with a digital signature (КЕП), or on paper at any territorial customs directorate (ТД на Агенция „Митници“). Registration is free of charge.
How can transport companies and ERP systems automate Bulgarian EORI validation?
VIESAC provides bulk EORI validation and a dedicated REST API designed for international hauliers, customs brokers, and enterprise ERP systems. Contact our team at support@viesac.eu.