French Excise Duty Update on Alcohol The French customs authorities have officially updated the excise duty rates applicable to alcohol and alcoholic beverages . Published through a circular dated 22 December 2025 , this update sets out ... 24 Dec 2025
CBAM enters its definitive phase: what importers need to know From 1 January 2026 , the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM – also known as MACF in French) will enter its definitive phase , marking a major step in the implementation of the European Union’s ... 22 Dec 2025
End of Temporary Tax Representation in France The French tax authorities have officially confirmed an important change for international operators: as of 1 January 2026, temporary tax representation for companies established outside the EU will c... 12 Dec 2025
Eco-Contribution & EPR Briefing – France From updated fee schedules to financial bonuses for recycled plastic and the first wave of mandatory e-invoicing, 2026 marks a turning point for producers and importers. Our latest updates break down ... 26 Nov 2025
EEC (CEE): New obligations for importers from 2026 The 6th phase of the Energy Savings Certificates (Certificats d’Économies d’Énergie – CEE) scheme, running from 2026 to 2030 , has now been officially confirmed. It represents a major step up in the F... 13 Nov 2025
France’s 2026 Finance Bill: Key Electronic Invoicing Updates As part of France’s draft Finance Bill for 2026, several important changes are planned regarding electronic invoicing and e-reporting obligations. While the bill is still under discussion, the current... 4 Nov 2025
Updated Connection Procedures for the Definitive CBAM Register in France (MACF 2.0) In a notice to operators dated 15 October 2025 , the French Customs Authorities (DGDDI) announced an update and simplification of the connection procedures for the definitive CBAM register , also know... 21 Oct 2025
New rates of duties and taxes on energy products On 30 September 2025, the French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty published a new circular regarding the duties and taxes applicable to energy products . This upda... 6 Oct 2025
Denmark Removes 25% VAT on Books No moreVAT on books From 2026, Denmark will abolish the 25% VAT currently applied to books. The move aims to support culture, encourage reading, and make literature more affordable to the public. 👉 ... 16 Sept 2025
Swiss Government Considers VAT Adjustment VAT rise planned to fund pensions by 2026 The Swiss Federal Council has proposed increasing the VAT rate by 0.7% from 2026, raising the standard rate from 8.1% to 8.8%. This measure is intended to hel... 9 Sept 2025
EPR & Eco-contributions in France Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations in France are evolving fast, and 2025 brings new obligations across several sectors. Whether you’re a manufacturer, importer, or selling remotely to ... 29 Aug 2025
Posting of employees in France, overhaul of the mobile application for BTP cards Since spring 2025, the Carte BTP mobile application, previously used for collecting employee photos in the construction sector, has been fully redesigned and renamed Gestion Carte BTP (“BTP Card Manag... 26 Aug 2025