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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.

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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

What are the objectives of the webinar ? 

  • Understand how VAT generally works for import/export operations and related services
  • Identify the main VAT obligations related to import/export operations and related services
  • Spot complex flows that fall outside the import/export 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
  • Punctual 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.