EU Import Control System 2 (ICS2): How It Strengthens Customs Security
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EU Import Control System 2 (ICS2): How It Strengthens Customs Security

Understanding the EU Import Control System 2 (ICS2) and Its Latest Updates

The Import Control System 2 (ICS2) is an advanced EU customs platform designed to enhance the safety and security of goods transported into or through the European Union. Through this system, economic operators must provide detailed safety and security data in advance of goods’ arrival, allowing customs authorities to carry out risk assessments and identify high-risk consignments more effectively. Read more

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EU Customs Checks Reveal Widespread Non-Compliant E-Commerce Imports

EU Customs Controls Expose Safety Risks in Cross-Border E-Commerce Imports

European customs authorities are facing unprecedented pressure as the volume of goods purchased online and shipped directly to EU consumers continues to rise at an extraordinary pace. Positioned on the front line of the EU’s external borders, customs play a crucial role in ensuring that only safe, compliant products enter the single market and that fair competition is preserved. Read more

Finland Reduced VAT Rate Changes 2026: OSS & IOSS Guide
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Finland Reduced VAT Rate Changes 2026: OSS & IOSS Guide

Finland Lowers Reduced VAT Rate to 13.5%: What Businesses Need to Know

Effective January 1, 2026, the Finnish Parliament has officially implemented a decrease in the reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) rate, moving it from 14% down to 13.5%. This change is particularly relevant for businesses registered under the VAT Special Schemes (OSS and IOSS) that trade within the Finnish market.

 

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Financial Security: EU Deploys “The Triad” Against Tax Evasion

Financial Security: EU Deploys “The Triad” Against Tax Evasion

New rules to break down bureaucratic barriers and strike the criminal networks siphoning billions from European citizens.

The European Commission has introduced a critical legislative proposal to safeguard public budgets: an unprecedented strengthening of the partnership between the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), and the Eurofisc network. The goal is to establish direct and centralized access to VAT data, eliminating the delays caused by fragmented national investigations.
Economic Impact: Estimated losses from Missing Trader Intra-Community (MTIC) fraud range between €12.5 billion and €32.8 billion annually. This massive sum currently funds organized crime instead of supporting essential public services.

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2025 EU Tax Gap Report: €128 Billion VAT Loss & New Reform Strategies

Mind the Gap: The EU Strategy to Recover Lost Revenue

The first comprehensive report detailing tax gaps across the 27 Member States has been released.
The efficiency of a tax system is measured not only by its rates but by its ability to collect what is owed. The European Commission today released the pioneering “Mind the Gap” report, providing an unprecedented x-ray of tax gaps within the Union. The document clearly distinguishes between losses caused by non-compliance (evasion and avoidance) and those resulting from policy choices, such as exemptions and incentives.

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New €3 EU E-commerce Customs Duty: Effective July 2026

EU Approves New €3 Customs Duty on Low-Value E-commerce Parcels

Starting in July 2026, shopping on online platforms outside the EU will become slightly more expensive. European Union Member States have greenlit the introduction of a fixed €3 customs duty per item for parcels valued under €150.

This measure aims to address a specific challenge: narrowing the competitive gap between foreign e-commerce giants and traditional European retailers, ensuring a more level playing field within the market. Read more

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CBAM 2026: Definitive Regime, Obligations for EU Importers and Transitional Phase

CBAM: Definitive Regime from 2026

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will fully enter into force on 1 January 2026, marking the beginning of its definitive regime. From that date, EU importers and their indirect customs representatives will be required to comply with new obligations aimed at aligning the carbon cost of imported goods with that of EU production.

Economic operators are strongly encouraged to carefully review the rules and submit their applications through the Authorisation Management Module as early as possible, in order to obtain the status of authorised CBAM declarant. Read more

Conceptual illustration of Poland's National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) showing a digital invoice and a map of Poland.
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Mandatory E-Invoicing in Poland (KSeF): A Complete Guide to 2026 Deadlines

E-Invoicing and E-Reporting in Poland – What Businesses Should Prepare for in 2026 and Beyond

Poland is entering a decisive phase of digital tax transformation. The National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) will soon become mandatory for nearly all businesses including foreign entities having a fixed establishment in Poland, changing the way invoices are issued, delivered, and stored.
Foreign taxpayers registered to VAT but without a Polish fixed establishment will be excluded from the KSeF for now.
With the new obligations taking effect in 2026, now is the time for companies to prepare their systems, processes, and teams for the shift to structured electronic invoicing. Read more