Webinar (Replay): VAT Explained to Customs Professionals

Watch our free webinar “VAT Explained to Customs Professionals” from January 7, 2025 (duration: 2 hours).

(Please note: the video is available in French only)

This webinar is designed for professionals in the customs field (freight forwarders, carriers, registered customs representatives, etc.), as well as for any company involved in import/export operations wishing to better understand the interaction between VAT rules and customs flows.

Replay Access Form – VAT Explained to Customs Professionals (available in French only)

Who is this webinar for?

This webinar is aimed at:

• Freight forwarders
• Carriers
• Registered customs representatives
• Companies involved in import/export flows
• Customs advisory firms and related businesses

Webinar Objectives

• Understand how VAT works for import/export operations and related services
• Identify the main VAT obligations related to import/export operations
• Spot complex flows that fall outside the standard VAT regime and are subject to special VAT rules

Webinar Agenda

Introduction

Importation:

• Definition of importer for tax purposes
• Weindel Logistik case law
• Risks and key considerations
• Import under regime 40
• Import under regime 42
• Occasional tax representation
• VAT exemption for import-related services

Exportation:

• Definition of exporter for tax purposes
• VAT exemption for export-related services

Q&A Session:

With nearly a hundred participants from various sectors, the Q&A session led to dynamic and practical exchanges.
Our experts provided valuable insights into many operational issues.