Division 8 Structure and use of the unique identifier
United Kingdom
The unique identifier for the purpose of communication between registers shall be referred to as the EUID (European Unique Identifier).
The structure of the EUID shall be compliant with ISO 6523 and shall contain the following elements:
| EUID element | Description | Additional description |
|---|---|---|
| Country code | Elements making it possible to identify the Member State of the register | Mandatory |
| Register Identifier | Elements making it possible to identify the domestic register of origin of the company and of the branch respectively | Mandatory |
| Registration number | Company/branch number refers to the registration number of the company/branch in the domestic register of origin | Mandatory |
| Verification digit | Elements making it possible to avoid identification errors | Optional |
The EUID shall be used to unequivocally identify companies and branches for the purpose of the exchange of information between registers via the platform.