CBAM authorised declarant: how to apply
To file a CBAM declaration you must first be authorised in the CBAM Registry. Who qualifies, what's needed, and how to apply.
Published 19/10/2026 · Facts checked on 2026-10-18
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An authorised CBAM declarant is the person (natural or legal) authorised in the CBAM Registry to file CBAM declarations. The EU importer applies, unless they use an indirect customs representative, in which case the representative must be authorised.
Who qualifies
- Established in the EU.
- Holds an EORI number.
- No serious infringement of customs, tax, market-abuse or financial rules in the past five years.
- Financial and operational standing to meet CBAM obligations.
Documents typically needed
- EORI number.
- Last three years of audited accounts (for financial standing).
- Monitoring plan for CBAM obligations (procedures, responsibilities).
- Expected import volumes by CN code.
Where you apply
In the CBAM Registry of the EU country where you are established. The national competent authority grants or refuses the authorisation.
Common pitfalls
- Applying too late to be ready for the first declaration window.
- Forgetting indirect representatives need their own authorisation.
- Missing the financial-standing documentation.