Refundable excise duty rate increase in Croatia
The rate of refundable excise duty in Croatia has increased to 0.0761 Eur/l from August 1, 2024. This rate remains unchanged until further notice from the Croatian authorities.
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International transport and the obligation to update tachographs: delays generate concern, emblematic case of Romania
Starting this year, companies engaged in international transport of goods and people are required to comply with new tachograph regulations, which introduce the requirement to install second-generation smart tachographs for vehicles operating in countries other than the country of registration. This process, known as a “retrofit,” requires companies to retrofit vehicles to meet the deadlines.
Eurovignette System: New for 2025
As of Jan. 1, 2025, the countries that still adopt the “Eurovignette” system for paying road tolls, namely the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Sweden, will apply a 1.9 percent increase on tariffs for motor vehicles and vehicle complexes over 12 tons.
New VAT Refund Enablement for Foreign Companies based in Lithuania
VAT refund for foreign companies based in Lithuania
Legislation Update Simplified Invoices for VAT Refunds in France – November 2024
To be eligible for a refund, receipts with taxable amounts over €150 must include specific information, i.e., full details of both the purchaser and the supplier.
New telematics refund system for Belgium excise tax
A new telematics system for excise refunds in Belgium went into effect in 2024, allowing Belgian authorities to check applications more quickly.
News on imported excise duty refunds in France 2nd quarter 2023
It is no longer necessary to have a leasing or sublease contract with a minimum duration of two years to be able to submit a refund request.
Ter Aid Decree: another 100 million for road transport and excise duty cut until 31 October
The government's budget for the road transport sector becomes richer
Driver shortage: license bonus for young people
The government has allocated 25.3 million euros from 2022 to 2026 for a program that provides a voucher of up to a maximum of 2,500 euros for young people between 18 and 35 years old
Poland: exemptions from driving time regulations and new border procedures
The Polish Ministry of Transport announced temporary exemptions
