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Postponement of the new VAT portal: what does this mean for you?

VAT background

2026-07-02

Postponement of the new VAT portal: what does this mean for you?

The introduction of the new VAT portal has been postponed. The current procedure remains in force for the time being.

Transactions under 100 litres in Belgian excise duty refunds: what does this mean for you?

Excise background

2026-06-25

Transactions under 100 litres in Belgian excise duty refunds: what does this mean for you?

Transactions under 100 litres can trigger audit questions in Belgian excise duty refund procedures.

13th Directive VAT Refund: overview per country for Western Europe

VAT background

2026-06-18

13th Directive VAT Refund: overview per country for Western Europe

Deadlines, minimum amounts and reciprocity per country for VAT refunds under the 13th directive.

Which fuels qualify for VAT and excise duty refunds in Belgium?

Excise background

2026-06-11

Which fuels qualify for VAT and excise duty refunds in Belgium?

Not every fuel qualifies for excise duty refunds in Belgium. This overview shows which fuels do and do not qualify, and why.

Ownership, Rental or Lease for Belgian Excise Refunds: What You Need to Know

Excise background

2026-05-28

Ownership, Rental or Lease for Belgian Excise Refunds: What You Need to Know

For Belgian excise refunds, the ownership structure of a vehicle determines which supporting documents must be submitted with the application.

Non-EU VAT Refunds for EU-Established Companies: Deadlines and Requirements

VAT background

2026-05-21

Non-EU VAT Refunds for EU-Established Companies: Deadlines and Requirements

EU-established companies may reclaim VAT paid outside the EU under certain conditions, but each country has its own deadlines and requirements.

Applying for a Belgian Excise Permit: Here’s How It Works

Excise background

2026-05-13

Applying for a Belgian Excise Permit: Here’s How It Works

Transport companies that refuel in Belgium can reclaim part of the diesel excise duty, but a valid excise permit is required first.

Changes to the French Diesel Excise Duty Refund Scheme from 2026

Excise background

2026-05-07

Changes to the French Diesel Excise Duty Refund Scheme from 2026

France will change its diesel excise duty refund scheme from 2026, requiring transport companies to manage fuel administration more accurately.

Rising fuel prices, which countries are taking action?

Transport general

2026-04-30

Rising fuel prices, which countries are taking action?

European countries respond to rising fuel prices with temporary VAT and excise duty measures, creating uneven cost impacts across transport markets.

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Knowledge and insights

Postponement of the new VAT portal: what does this mean for you?

Transactions under 100 litres in Belgian excise duty refunds: what does this mean for you?

13th Directive VAT Refund: overview per country for Western Europe

Which fuels qualify for VAT and excise duty refunds in Belgium?

Ownership, Rental or Lease for Belgian Excise Refunds: What You Need to Know

Non-EU VAT Refunds for EU-Established Companies: Deadlines and Requirements

Applying for a Belgian Excise Permit: Here’s How It Works

Changes to the French Diesel Excise Duty Refund Scheme from 2026

Rising fuel prices, which countries are taking action?

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