Europe Information Gateway
Company IDs (Example: SIREN)
Many EU countries use national company identifiers. France uses SIREN; other countries have their own equivalents.
Scope
- Informational guidance
- No account, no submissions
- Links to official sources where possible
This gateway explains systems; it does not replace authorities.
Key point
There is no single EU-wide company number. Company identity is rooted in national registries.
What this page covers
This page uses France (SIREN) as a clear example of a national identifier. Other countries have different registry systems and formats.
Typical uses
- Identifying a legal entity in a national registry
- Linking filings and public notices to a consistent entity reference
- Supporting due-diligence and record matching (context matters)
Important boundaries
- A company identifier is not the same as a VAT number
- A company identifier does not automatically indicate operational status
- Official extracts/registries are the reference source for legal effects