- New legal regulations affecting customs law, excise taxes, energy, and transport will take effect on January 1, 2026.
- Introduction of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): Importers must ensure compliance as authorized CBAM declarants or risk goods not being released for free circulation.
- Mandatory electronic pre-notification for all transit processes involving Austrian customs from January 1, 2026, to improve transparency and efficiency.
- Adjustments to energy and electricity tax laws, changes to tobacco tax rates and labeling, and companies must adapt their processes accordingly.
- Extension of vehicle tax exemption for pure electric vehicles, changes to annual gas tax filing, and reintroduction of agricultural diesel reimbursement.
Source: awb-international.com
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