Customs Law
Customs duties, foreign trade law, excise and energy tax—the list of legal fields involved in the area of "customs law" goes on and on. Preferences, duties, customs valuation, export control and dual use are only a few of the topics faced by companies that sell goods beyond the borders of the European Union. Many companies must also deal with excise tax issues, in connection with electricity, energy products (primarily mineral oil) or spirits.
Customs officials make the use of simplifications and benefits increasingly dependent on whether a company is "compliant", i.e. whether it complies with legal requirements and has introduced processes that ensure that no mistakes - or as few mistakes as possible - can be made.
Customs duties are often a significant cost factor in global trade. At the same time, however, there are many ways to make use of customs procedures that reduce customs duties or avoid them altogether.
Our service portfolio reflects the scope of duties of the customs administration and is just as varied. Our team of experienced consultants can assist you in all customs matters and related areas such as:
Our services at a glance
Compliance
- Risk analyses
- "Quick-Check" to identify risks and/or savings potential
- Evaluation of individual issues
- Conduct of out-of-court and judicial appeals
- Assistance with tax audits (customs, foreign trade and excise tax audits)
- Representation in applying for permits
- Consulting in connection with risk and compliance management/internal control system
Strategy/Optimization
- Supply chain optimization
- Reduction of customs duties and excise taxes
- Development and improvement of internal customs processes
- Optimization of your customs organization
- Consulting in the area of acquisitions and post-merger integration
- Support in connection with business valuations
- Work with colleagues to provide advice on cross-cutting tax issues, e. g. in connection with transfer pricing and/or value added tax
IT
- Advice in connection with software selection for customs duties, foreign trade tax and excise duties processing
- Support in the implementation of the software as an interface between business and your IT department
- Support in the implementation of the customs administration's IT requirements with regard to auditability in the context of audits