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RSSNew data on Tax Revenues in 2022 confirms a positive momentum for capital taxes
The Data on Taxation Trends released today show that nominal tax revenues in the EU reached a record value in 2022.
Commission launches targeted consultation to get feedback on the rules governing tax dispute resolution in the EU
On 12 March 2024, the European Commission launched a targeted consultation giving stakeholders the chance to give feedback on the functioning of the EU’s framework to help resolve cross-border tax disputes for businesses and citizens in relation to double taxation issues.
Guarantee Management System (GUM)
On 11 March 2024, a new release of the Customs Decisions System will be deployed to implement GUM 1. The GUM System will enable the granting and management of the authorisations for comprehensive guarantees and the monitoring of the guarantees, except for Transit which is handled in NCTS.
EU Traders offered online access to the new central PoUS system
From 1 March 2024, in accordance with the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), the Proof of Union Status (PoUS) system phase 1, which establishes electronic proofs in the form of T2L and T2LF data, has been launched by the Commission.
Opinion piece by Director-General Gerassimos Thomas for Eurofi magazine
Carbon pricing and CBAM support long-term investment needed for green transition
Member States agree to update the EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions
On 20 February 2024, Member States decided to remove four jurisdictions – the Bahamas, Belize, Seychelles, and Turks and Caicos Islands – from the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes (Annex I). The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands were fully delisted.
New measures to fight VAT fraud on online sales
We talked to two of the DG TAXUD architects behind the new rules and the information sharing system underpinning them about how the new system will work to help Member States recoup much-needed VAT revenues!
New phase of EU Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS) allows for interoperability with export systems
The EU Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS) is the trans-European system for the movement of excise goods (tobacco, alcohol and energy products) across the EU. The system is in place since 2011 and currently used by more than 200,000 registered operators. The system has been improved and expand
Publication of amended data requirements, formats and codes
On 12 February 2024, the Commission Delegated Regulation 2024/249 adopted by the Commission on 30 November 2023 has been published in the Official Journal.
Update: Technical issues related to the CBAM Transitional Registry and Import Control System 2 (ICS2)
The Commission is aware of technical issues which have led to some businesses being unable to submit data and reports related to the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the Import Control System 2 (ICS2).