VATupdate

Share this post on

Minutes of Fifth UK-EU Committee on Customs Cooperation and Rules of Origin, October 2025

  • The UK and EU discussed progress on digital ATA Carnets, with the UK planning rollout in April 2026 and full digital implementation by 2028; both sides agreed to coordinate and share information.
  • The EU provided an update on Union Customs Code (UCC) reform proposals, aiming for a simpler customs union to facilitate trade.
  • The meeting emphasized the importance of technical discussions, ongoing collaboration, and regular updates to support businesses trading between the UK and EU.
  • The agenda was adopted without changes, and the meeting was hosted in Stratford, UK, for the first time.

Source: gov.uk

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.



Sponsors:

Advertisements:

  • Exchange Summit