- The VAT warehouse regulation (Section 4 No. 4a UStG) and related provisions are repealed as of January 1, 2026.
- A transitional provision allows the old regulation to apply to goods stored in approved warehouses before January 1, 2026, until their removal or until December 30, 2029, whichever comes first.
- After December 30, 2029, all remaining goods are deemed removed from storage for VAT purposes.
- The regulation was abolished due to its low economic significance compared to the high administrative burden.
- In the future, VAT will be incurred at the storage stage rather than upon removal from the warehouse.
Source: kpmg.com
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