- The General Customs Directorate (GZD) has issued a new information sheet in response to changes in Art. 24 UZK-DVO, emphasizing the importance of both customs and tax reliability for customs authorizations.
- Companies must now provide the tax identification number (Steuer-ID) and the responsible tax office for relevant persons when applying for customs permits.
- A cross-authority review process involving both customs and tax authorities will be implemented, with tax offices providing standardized feedback to customs authorities.
- Only serious or repeated violations related to economic activity within the last three years are considered, focusing on the date of the violation, not the decision.
- The review applies mainly to individuals responsible for or controlling the applicant company.
Source: awb-international.com
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