Increase in Plastic Packaging Tax in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom is intensifying its fight against plastic pollution by gradually increasing the plastic packaging tax. Manufacturers and importers of plastic packaging exceeding a threshold of 10 t... 10 Mar 2025
Estonia: Intracommunity Listings Now Integrated into VAT Returns Since 1 January 2025, Estonia has simplified its reporting obligations by integrating Intracommunity Listings (EC Sales List) directly into VAT returns . 📝 What this means for businesses Intra-communi... 25 Feb 2025
ECOPAE: The New Eco-Organisation for Small Fire Extinguishers Since January 1, 2025 , a significant change has taken place in the management of eco-contributions for small fire extinguishers . Indeed, Ecosystem had decided not to renew its approval beyond Decemb... 20 Feb 2025
VAT Wrongly Charged The French tax authorities have recently clarified in the BOI ACTU-2024-00213 published January 8, 2025 the conditions and procedures for correcting wrongly charged VAT, introducing a notable relaxati... 19 Feb 2025
WEEE Eco-Contributions Since 1 January 2025, the AGEC law has imposed new regulations to encourage the eco-design of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). A super modulation system now introduces incentives and penalti... 13 Feb 2025
CBAM: Get Ready for New Mandatory Procedures! 💡 Don’t forget to regularise your CBAM declarations as the end of the transitional period approaches! The status of "Authorised CBAM Declarant" can be requested from the end of March 2025. An applica... 6 Feb 2025
New Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme Since January 1, 2025, a new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme has been implemented in France, strengthening waste management for industrial and commercial packaging. This regulatory devel... 5 Feb 2025
Clarification on the 5.5% VAT Rate for Animal Feed On November 20, 2024 , the French Tax Administration published an important update in the Official Bulletin of Public Finances (BOFIP) regarding the application of the reduced 5.5% VAT rate for certai... 30 Jan 2025
New French Excise Duty Circular on Alcohol Since January 1, 2025, excise duty rates on alcohol and alcoholic beverages in France have undergone significant changes. Here’s what you need to know about this update: 1. New rates The French custom... 23 Jan 2025
Overview of VAT Changes in 2025 Germany: New Obligations and Tax Adjustments As every year, German VAT legislation evolves to align with European directives and new fiscal guidelines. For 2025, several important adjustments will com... 23 Jan 2025
What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) ? The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a measure introduced by the European Union (EU) to fight climate change. It is intended to put a fair price on the carbon emissions generated during th... 26 Sept 2023 NEWS 2025