- BAFA and BMWK have introduced a fee obligation for certain export licenses from 1 January 2024.
- The fee applies to services under the Foreign Trade and Payments Regulation, EU Dual-Use Regulation, and Anti-Torture Regulation.
- Fees are payable for issuing, extending, and amending individual and collective licenses.
- No fees are required for decisions under Embargo Regulations, Firearms Ordinance, provision of information, and use of general licenses.
- Exceptions and exemptions are provided, including no fees for transactions under 5,000 euros and “zero notices.”
- Reductions are available for temporary export/transfer and collective licenses.
Source: awb-international.com
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