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Latvia EORI Number Validator (VID Muitas pārvalde — EMDAS / LV)
Validate Latvian Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) numbers directly against official customs registries. Verify whether a Latvian LV EORI number is valid and active for import, export, EMDAS customs declarations, Freeport of Riga container shipping, and international transit.
What is a Latvian EORI number (LV) and who needs one?
A Latvian EORI number (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) is a unique customs identification code issued by the Valsts ieņēmumu dienests (VID) Muitas pārvalde (Customs Board of the State Revenue Service of the Republic of Latvia) to businesses, sole traders, and legal entities participating in customs operations across Latvia and the European Union customs territory.
Under Union Customs Code (UCC) Article 9, holding an active LV EORI number is mandatory for customs clearance when trading goods with non-EU countries. In Latvia, this is vital for cargo moving through Baltic ports such as the Freeport of Riga (Rīgas brīvosta), the Freeport of Ventspils, and the Port of Liepāja, air cargo through Riga International Airport (RIX), and eastern border customs posts (Terehova, Grebņeva, Pāternieki). Without an active EORI, declarations cannot be lodged in Latvia's electronic customs system: EMDAS.
Latvian EORI vs. Latvian Registration Code (NMR) & PVN
Commercial operators in Latvia should understand the relationship between the tax code, VAT number, and customs EORI:
Latvian Tax Code and PVN (VID / VIES)
Assigned by the Register of Enterprises (Uzņēmumu reģistrs) and VID. Legal entities receive an 11-digit registration code (NMR). For VAT purposes within the EU, it is prefixed by LV. However, having an active PVN number does not automatically activate customs clearance rights.
Latvian EORI Number (VID Muitas pārvalde / EU EOS)
Activated specifically for external trade crossing EU borders. While Latvian companies use their 11-digit code prefixed by LV (e.g. LV12345678901), the entity must be registered with VID Muitas pārvalde and synchronized with the central EU EOS database for use in EMDAS.
Latvian businesses apply for EORI registration electronically through the VID Electronic Declaration System (EDS) or at regional customs offices. Registration is free of charge.
Baltic Sea Shipping and Freeports of Riga and Ventspils
Latvia's ice-free deepwater ports are central to Baltic logistics corridors. Pre-validating Latvian EORI numbers ensures smooth customs declarations and prevents costly demurrage at container terminals and border checkpoints.
Frequently Asked Questions about Latvian EORI Numbers
Is a Latvian EORI number the same as the company registration code or PVN number?
For Latvian legal entities, the EORI number structurally consists of the LV prefix followed by the 11-digit tax registration code (NMR). However, it must be formally registered and activated with VID Muitas pārvalde.
Can I validate a Latvian EORI number by entering just the 11-digit tax code?
Yes. If you enter the 11 digits without the country prefix, our validator prepends LV before querying official EU customs registries.
How and where do I apply for a Latvian EORI number?
Latvian companies apply online via the VID EDS (Elektroniskās deklarēšanas sistēma) under Customs services, or by submitting an application to VID Muitas pārvalde.
How can logistics providers and ERP systems automate Latvian EORI validation?
VIESAC provides a high-performance REST API and batch validation tools for Baltic logistics providers and ERP platforms. Contact us at support@viesac.eu.