There are two ways to get an EORI number.
You can apply for it at the Customs Administration.
Or you can create one yourself.
You must always apply for an EORI number from Customs...
if someone else files a declaration for you...
...you or someone else files declarations for you abroad
...or you have a sole proprietorship.
Does your company have an RSIN number, and do you file the declaration yourself?
Then you can create the EORI number yourself.
Want to know more about doing international business?
Read all about it and more on Business.gov.nl.