France Is Moving to a Single EORI Number

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France Is Moving to a Single EORI Number: What It Means for Your Shipments.

France is preparing a change to the way it identifies importers. Beginning January 1, 2026, companies that move goods into France will be recognized through a single EORI number tied to their head office, instead of separate numbers for each French establishment. This might sound like a technical adjustment, but it’s one that will affect customs clearance, how your company’s data is stored, and how smoothly your shipments move across the EU.

How to prepare

To make the transition smooth, it is worth taking a little time now rather than waiting until the end of the year rush.

    1. Check the EORI you currently use.
      Confirm your company’s SIREN and make sure the EORI linked to it is active and valid. If the number still reflects a SIRET, you will need to update it through the French customs portal.
    2. Update your internal references.
      Wherever your systems store or display customs data, billing tools, ERP systems, shipping platforms, template invoices, packing lists, make sure the number shown is the SIREN-based EORI.
    3. Inform the people who need to know.
      Finance teams, logistics personnel, your customs broker, freight forwarders, local offices, and any customers, suppliers you exchange customs data with including Worldnet, should be aware of the new format to avoid mixing numbers.
    4. Stop using the SIRET-based EORI ahead of time.
      France will reject declarations made with the old numbers once the deadline passes. It is safer to switch earlier rather than wait for the last 2025 shipment.
Impacts on Worldnet clients

If you ship into France, whether you are based in France or abroad this change affects how your customs information should be presented.

Starting January 1st, 2026:

  • Your SIREN becomes your official EORI identifier.
  • Any EORI number linked to a SIRET must no longer be used.
  • Companies that already hold AEO status are usually already using a SIREN-based EORI, so no special action is needed for them.

 

For shippers outside France, the most important point is communication with your French consignee. Make sure the EORI they provide is the updated SIREN-based one. Using an old number can trigger holds, extra questions from customs, or, in some cases, fines.

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