Customs duties and VAT in the EU
In the EU, one of the main purposes of customs duties is to protect EU producers of goods from foreign competition (i.e. goods from non-EU countries) by levying a tax on imported goods (so-called protective duties); such a tax is therefore not levied on goods manufactured in the EU. Customs duties are therefore only levied […]
The importance of correct classification in the customs tariff
The customs tariff number serves to clearly identify goods, it facilitates the application of trade and tax regulations, the compilation of foreign trade statistics and the determination of the applicable customs and tax rates. The customs tariff number is structured in such a way that its digits define the class of the goods, the chapter […]
Establishment of companies
Commercial companies: limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, limited liability companies, branches, direct commercial representation of foreign companies. We offer our clients the following legal advisory services for the efficient establishment of companies: Assisting our clients in choosing the most suitable legal form for their company,Drawing up and commenting on all documents required for the establishment […]
Regulation of food supplements in the European Union
The widespread use of food supplements, the lack of regulation or differences between countries and the free movement of goods have made it necessary to introduce uniform regulations in the European Union. The European regulation comprises several stages. The first determines which vitamins and minerals may be used. In the second stage, they are quantified, […]