- Åland is outside the EU’s VAT and excise duty area, creating a tax border with special customs clearance rules for goods moving between Åland, Finland, and other EU countries.
- All goods sent between Åland and the rest of Finland or the EU must be cleared through customs, with applicable taxes and duties paid.
- Customs clearance can be done online, through an agent, or at a customs office; specific rules apply for removal goods, e-commerce, gifts, vehicles, and more.
- Travellers can bring goods tax-free up to certain value limits, with special import rules for items like alcohol, tobacco, medicines, and pets.
- Companies in Åland are also subject to special customs regulations.
Source: norden.org
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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