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New US – EU Trade Deal: Tariffs On Transatlantic Exports

28 July 2025 Business, Customs, EU, Tariffs, Taxation, USA by Siouzanna Maignan

On July 27, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen finalised a landmark U.S.–EU trade framework. It establishes a 15% tariff on most EU exports to the U.S., halving the previously threatened 30% tariff, while maintaining 50% duties on steel and aluminium. In exchange, the EU committed to $750 billion in energy purchases and $600 billion in new investments in the U.S., plus substantial military procurement.

UAE VAT Refund for Foreign Business Visitors

VAT Recovery in the United Arab Emirates for Foreign Businesses – Deadline of August 31

8 July 2025 Business, United Arabs Emirates, VAT Recovery, VAT refund by Siouzanna Maignan

Foreign companies not established in the GCC can reclaim the VAT incurred on their business expenses in the United Arab Emirates. The deadline to submit the annual VAT refund application in the UAE is August 31 of the following year. BTOBNICE supports businesses throughout the UAE VAT recovery process: contact@btobnice.com

EU Customs Reform: One Step Closer

1 July 2025 Business, Customs, EU, VAT by Siouzanna Maignan

On 27 June 2025, the Council of the European Union adopted its negotiating mandate for a major update to the Union Customs Code (UCC). This marks a decisive shift from technical discussions to formal negotiations […]

European VAT on Works of Art

17 June 2025 Art, Business, EU, France, VAT by Siouzanna Maignan

New European VAT regime applicable to the resale of works of art : French VAT rates and eligibility conditions of margin scheme

SME VAT exemption scheme: French Parliament repeals proposed reform

5 June 2025 Business, France, SME scheme, VAT by Siouzanna Maignan

On June 2, 2025, the French National Assembly unanimously voted to repeal the reform of the VAT exemption threshold, which was initially scheduled to come into force on March 1, 2025. The bill now awaits final approval by the Senate, where no opposition is expected.

E-commerce VAT : New Import Rules Within the EU

15 May 2025 Business, e-commerce, IOSS, VAT by Siouzanna Maignan

ECOFIN adopts new VAT rules applicable to the import of low-value parcels sold remotely within the EU. E-commerce sellers can be impacted starting from July 2028.

French VAT on Company Car Fleets: Risks and Opportunities

7 May 2025 Business, France, VAT, VAT company car, VAT Recovery by Siouzanna Maignan

French VAT can be recovered on company car fleets. The VAT deduction right concerns business cars which are put at disposal of employees with authorisation of private use. Certain conditions must be met. BTOBNICE assists companies in VAT reclaim in France.

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New US – EU Trade Deal: Tariffs On Transatlantic Exports

VAT Recovery in the United Arab Emirates for Foreign Businesses – Deadline of August 31

EU Customs Reform: One Step Closer

European VAT on Works of Art

SME VAT exemption scheme: French Parliament repeals proposed reform

E-commerce VAT : New Import Rules Within the EU

French VAT on Company Car Fleets: Risks and Opportunities

French VAT – SME Scheme: Reform Postponed Again

VAT Recovery in France: French VAT Refunds for Foreign Businesses

VAT refund : foreign business expenses

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