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Excise Warehouse Permit: Establishment and Requirements for Businesses and Restaurants To establish an excise warehouse for alcohol in Germany for a Hungarian company, an excise warehouse permit as an excise warehouse operator is required. Excise warehouses are locations where excisable goods such as alcohol can be produced, processed, stored, received,

DHandel, a German online retailer, sells goods produced in Poland to private end consumers in various EU countries. Due to the involvement of private individuals in the supply chains, it is not possible to classify the transaction as a triangulation transaction. Instead, it must be classified as a chain transaction.

In recent months, an increasing number of fines and legal proceedings have been initiated against companies that do not properly operate their whistleblowing systems. Authorities are placing greater emphasis on compliance with regulations for reporting misconduct, particularly concerning the requirements of the EU Whistleblower Directive (EU 2019/1937).  What Issues Can

  In recent months, an increasing number of fines and legal proceedings have been initiated against companies that do not properly operate their whistleblowing systems. Authorities are placing greater emphasis on compliance with regulations for reporting misconduct, particularly concerning the requirements of the EU Whistleblower Directive (EU 2019/1937).  What Issues

Tightening of the EPR System from April 1, EPR fines Since the introduction of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system, a key question has been when the National Waste Management Authority (OHH) would begin strictly enforcing EPR obligations and when companies failing to comply would face significant penalties. That time

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has introduced significant updates to its Novel Food Guidance, which took effect in February 2025. These updates aim to modernize the approval process for novel foods, ensuring that safety assessments align with the latest advancements in food research and innovation. As the food industry

Is it mandatory for the customs authority to contact the customs authorities of the EU or other member states when determine customs value? – The decision of the European Court of Justice in a Hungarian case In its judgment in Case C-187/21 FAWKES, the European Court of Justice concluded that

Transfer pricing documentation and the associated reporting obligations have become a central issue for companies, especially in light of the new regulations effective from 2025. Reporting is not only necessary for preparing transfer pricing records but also plays a key role in tax returns. Below is an overview of who

In accordance with the anti-money laundering directive, a 2019 Luxembourg law established a register of beneficial owners, which included various information about the beneficial owners of registered companies and legal entities, some of which were publicly accessible, for example, on the internet. The directive required that these data be made