Navigating Procedure 42: A Guide to Efficient VAT Management for EU Importers

🔒 France will update Regime 42 in 2026. Discover 5 proactive steps, like EU VAT deferral options in the Netherlands and Belgium, to protect your supply ch

 🆓From Jan 2026, France ends one-off fiscal representation under Regime 42. Non-EU traders may need to register for VAT and manage compliance directly.

Discover how a sophisticated VAT carousel fraud led to a massive €93 million loss across the EU, targeting the trade of consumer electronics

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that importers may still qualify for Returned Goods Relief (RGR) even if certain formalities are missed, as long as there is no intent to deceive. This decision ensures that honest mistakes are not penalised as fraud, bringing clarity and fairness to EU customs compliance.

Repaired Items: Send to EU/UK duty-free! Explore ways to avoid duty and VAT.

Is VAT a trade barrier? Discover how it works, why it's different from tariffs, and what policymakers must understand to avoid trade conflic

Understanding VAT exemptions for exports is critical in maintaining fiscal compliance. Learn how to justify your VAT-free exports and protect your operations. What Questions We Will Answer in this blog How do you justify VAT-free exports in the eyes of the EU tax authorities? What specific proofs are required to secure your VAT exemption status? How do the rules apply to triangular transactions in a global context? Introduction As customs professionals, ensuring that exports

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The EU Reverse-charge mechanism which allows foreign companies not to charge VAT is maintained until 2026

Let's zoom in on EU Value Added Tax fundamentals that every business needs to know.

(P) Import VAT changes. Find out about the new law and changes B-2-C businesses need to know.

(S) Do you export low-value parcels to Europe? Arne Mielken of Customs Manager says no-EU can use simplifications to accelerate imports

(S) Move to Postponed VAT accounting in France. Download the note from the Directorate General of Public Finances

Importers must charge their EU customers VAT and transmit it to all EU-27 tax authorities - no matter how small the parcel or how invaluable

(S,P) Charging the right VAT when dealing with the EU is often a sticking point for businesses from outside the EU.