DUTY FREE IMPORTS: New rules for travellers' allowances into the EU from 1/12/2008
From 1 December 2008, new rules on tax and duty free imports enter into force. Travellers will benefit from cost savings when importing goods into the EU in their personal luggage. See the details on the press release (IP/08/1845) and our website.
What's new?
07/01/2009
Fiscalis seminar on VAT fraud: Workshop document now available
See our web page for all details concerning the 23 January seminar.
06/01/2009
European Commission has published draft update on TIR procedure for the Transit Manual (in English only)
Provisions on electronic messages applicable since 1/01/2009. See the details on our web page.
18/12/2008
Court of first instance annuls Commission decision according to which the proposed reform of corporate tax in Gibraltar constitutes unlawful State aid
Tax fraud: Commissioner Kovács welcomes adoption by the Council of two measures aimed at improving fight against fraud in the area of VAT and excise duties
Car taxation in Romania: In the absence of EU harmonisation, Member States may decide for themselves while respecting the principle of non-discrimination of cars from other Member States, say European Commission services
For further information see the letter sent in reply to enquiries from Romanian citizens.
03/12/2008
EU Council adopted conclusions on Savings taxation and the Code of conduct on harmful tax competition, as well as a Resolution on co-ordinating exit taxation
Agenda includes taxation of savings, VAT on insurance and financial services, reduced VAT rates, code of conduct on harmful tax competition and exit taxation.
sent in reply to enquiries from Romanian citizens.
