- Phase 4.0 of the EU Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS) made commercial movements of excise products paperless across the EU
- The system helps Member State authorities fight excise duty fraud and simplifies life for traders
- Phase 4.1 of the EMCS enhances core business functions and allows for interoperability with the EU Automated Export System (AES)
- The interface between EMCS and AES automates processes and exchange of information, facilitating control of excise movements and fighting fraud
- This new phase provides more certainty to exporters.
Source: taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu
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