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End of the representation of posted drivers for customers based in EU
02
February

With the European decision (Directive 2020/1057) and the progressive implementation of the Mobility Package, customers based in EU are no longer obliged to nominate a representative in the European countries which had already put in place a national legislation for the posting of drivers. Therefore, the SIPSI website for France will no longer be accessible (EXCEPT for hauliers registered in a country outside of the European Union) and the role of Eurovat as a representative in France will cease for EU based customers.

From now on, the transport companies registered in a Member state of the European Union have to:
- use a dedicated web portal in order to comply with the new harmonized regulations concerning the posting of drivers in the sector of the European road transportation : the INTERNAL MARKET INFORMATION SYSTEM or IMI, available in all European languages.
- file a posting declaration when the drivers they employ are posted in another EU Member state for the performance of a transport contract. This declaration has to be done in the IMI Web Portal. 


Some useful links to help EU based customers with the new rules:
- Preparing declarations: https://www.postingdeclaration.eu/ 
- Frequently asked questions: https://www.postingdeclaration.eu/help 
- Tool and video for getting started : https://www.ela.europa.eu/en/road-transport 

EUROVAT remains at your customers’ disposal during the transition period in the following weeks if they may have contacts with French authorities.

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Happy new year 2022 !
03
January

Eurovat sends you for 2022 its best wishes for success, happiness and health. 

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BREXIT
13
January

For our UK customers:

Due to the BREXIT, Eurovat will only have access to the 8th Directive Portals for the electronic submission of 2020 VAT recovery claims from the UK to the EU and from the EU to the UK until the 31st of March 2021. So we ask you to send us all your invoices from other suppliers than AS24 for the year 2020 as soon as you receive them and anyway before the 31st of January 2021 so that we can register them and submit your VAT claims before the deadline of electronic submission.

 

For our customers going to the UK :

Further to the BREXIT result, the UK VAT recovery scheme has changed: ALL your 2020 UK invoices must be submitted before the 31st March 2021. After this date, the recovery of VAT paid in the UK in 2020 will no longer be possible.

All UK invoices 2020 from 2020 must be sent to us before the 31st January 2021.

 

 

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Click & collect service at Total and Argedis stations
03
December

Total and Argedis are offering truck drivers a Click & Collect service at the stations participating in the operation. Drivers can order their meals online, using the Smilee application, and pick them up in 30 minutes maximum at Argedis and Total Access stations.

Customers of AS 24, a European network dedicated to transport professionals, can also benefit from this service at these stations.

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Eurovat celebrates its 25th anniversary!
01
September

Since 1995, the Eurovat company has been assisting its road haulage customers in the recovery of their taxes paid within the framework of their international freight transport activity. Over the years, Eurovat has been able to adapt to market changes and to its customers needs by creating new offers and new services. Thanks to its historical partnerships with Total and AS24 and its daily relations with the various tax authorities and customs in Europe, Eurovat has become an expert in its field: today, it offers VAT recovery in all countries of the European Economic Area, excise recovery in all countries concerned, and representation for the posting of workers in France. Eurovat has account managers who speak a total of 20 languages, enabling it to meet the needs of its customers of all nationalities. In the years to come, it will continue to adapt and find solutions to develop its services, which contribute every day to improving the profitability and cash management of its customers.

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Potential Quarterly claim submission
09
June

The French Government has decreed that applications for partial reimbursement of the TICPE (domestic consumption tax on energy products) may be submitted on a quarterly basis for consumption from 1st January 2020. The deadlines for processing these applications and the payment of the amounts to be refunded remain unchanged.

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New certificate to enter and transit in Bulgaria
08
June

Since May 22nd, a new certificate has been compulsory for carriers and bus drivers entering and transiting Bulgaria, without quarantine. 

This certificate is available in English, Bulgarian and Turkish on this website: https://aebtri.com/Default_en.aspx

#COVID19 #Certificate #Bulgaria #Carriers

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GOVERNMENT INFO #COVID19
19
May

If your employees are not already present in France, travel from abroad to France is now prohibited except for a limited number of reasons and activities such as the transport of goods. A new international travel certificate is required to cross borders.

Go to https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Actualites/L-actu-du-Ministere/Attestation-de-deplacement-et-de-voyage to download it or to generate the digital version. 

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Italian excise duties
06
April

For the submission of files on Italian excise duties, a postponement from the first quarter of 2020 is planned until 30/06/2020.

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Useful links
06
April

[COVID19 - TRUCKING COMPANIES] 

  • Go to https://lnkd.in/eq4ZAzR to follow the network status of our AS 24 partner! They will inform you about the opening of petrol stations, washing centres, toilets, restaurants... 
     
  • https://lnkd.in/eq4ZAzR to follow the status of our AS 24 partner's network! They inform you about the opening of petrol stations, car washes, toilets, restaurants...
     
  • Carte Bison Futé map updated in real time concerning open rest areas/service areas & technical control centres: https://lnkd.in/duXqVxr E-mail dedicated to transporters to ask your questions to @Ecologie_Gouv: servicestrm@developpement-durable.gouv.fr 
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Eurovat's activity remains active !
06
April

Despite the confinement of the various members of the Eurovat team, we are always present at the usual times to answer your requests. Eurovat's activity remains active thanks to various processes put in place for the safety of all, such as teleworking.

 Let's show solidarity. 
 For me, for you, for everyone. 

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Minimum wage : Revaluation of 1.2% on January 1, 2020
06
January

Since January 1, 2020, the minimum inter-professional wage (SMIC) has been increased by  1.2% (compared to 1.5% on January 1, 2019).

The Gross minimum wage rate per hour has been therefore increased to € 10.15 since January 1, 2020 (compared to € 10.03 since January 1, 2019), making € 1,539.42 per month based on the legal working time of 35 hours per week.

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Posting of workers in France: increase of the French minimum wage in 2019
17
June

In case of posting of workers in France, the Macron Law, implemented since July the 1rst, 2016, requires that posted drivers in France must be remunerated according to the minimum wage in France.

Since January 2019, the French minimum wage stands at € 10.03 gross per hour, compared to € 9.88 for the year 2018. Consult current rates.

As a reminder, Eurovat disclaims any responsibility for the content and validity of the documents transmitted as part of the representation of posted drivers. The customer is responsible for the data transmitted to the French authorities.

For all information related to reporting formalities of posting in road transport, please check the website of the French government.

June 2019

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Hungarian excise duties: refund rate too low
07
May

Since 1st of January 2019, the refund rate of Hungarian excise duties amounts to € 10.89 / m3, a refund of € 0.01 per liter of diesel.

Eurovat has decided to suspend its Hungarian excise recovery service for the year 2019.

For more information do not hesitate to contact your customer service representative.

May 2019

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Eurovat is on social networks.
27
February

Eurovat can now be found on social media!

To be kept up to date on taxes recovery, haulage contractors or our activity, please subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

February 2019.

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VAT and TICPE : No rates changes for 2019
13
February

In 2019, there aren’t any rates changes to be expected in regards to the VAT recovery and TICPE.

As a matter of fact, none of the EU countries are modifying their VAT rates. Click here for a VAT recovery rates list review.

Regarding the Diesel Taxes, called TICPE in France, the reimbursement rates remains the same in 2019: € 177,50 /mᶟ. Other excise duty rates can be consulted on our diesel taxes recovery section.

February 2019.

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Gasoleo Profesional: IVMDH Recovery.
22
January

From the 1st of January 2019, the IVMDH allowing excise duty recovery on diesel is recoverable in every Spanish region at the same rate: € 48 / mᶟ.

The current refunding rates in Spain are:

  • National (Gas.Pro): € 1 /mᶟ
  • Regional (IVMDH): € 48 /mᶟ

For further information on Gasoleo Profesional, we invite you to check the diesel taxes page in our website.

January 2019.

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Posting of workers in France: increase of the administrative fine price.
09
October

On September 5, 2018 Law No. 2018-771 on administrative penalties relating to the posting of workers in France was published.

Any employer who has not issued a certificate of posting or who has not appointed a representative may be fined up to a maximum of 4,000 € per posted employee. In case of reiteration within two years from the date of notification of the first fine, a fine of up to € 8,000 may be applied. The total amount of the fine may not exceed € 500,000.

For more information do not hesitate to consult the article L1264-3 of the Labor Code.

October 2018

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Posting of drivers in Italy
19
September

The 21rst of June 2017, regulation n.96, concerning the new posting of workers and employment of drivers in cabotage operations, provides for each vehicle to have on board:

  • Certificate of posting.
  • Employment contract or an equivalent document.
  • The schedules and the compensation of the driver.
  • A1 Form from the National Insurance

A driver traveling without these mandatory documents faces a fine from € 1,000 up to € 10,000. However the driver can benefit from a discount of 30% if the fine is paid within the following 5 days.

September 2018

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Diesel tax: what you can recover
12
September

The first semester of 2018 has ended. Please find the refunding rates per country below:

  • Belgian excises: € 221.34 /m3 (Average rate)
  • Italian excises: € 214.18 /m3
  • TICPE: € 177.50 /m3
  • Slovenian excises: € 84.99 /m3 (Average rate)
  • Hungarian excises: € 22.54 /m3
  • Gasoleo Profesional: € 1/m3 + refund of the regional tax

For more information on diesel tax recovery, do not hesitate to consult our webpage or to contact us.

September 2018

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CNG: What is recoverable?
18
June

Do you drive on natural gas and want to know your rights to recover taxes on this product?
Eurovat recovers for you the VAT on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
However, no excise duty is recoverable on this product, in any European country.

More information on VAT reclaim.

June 2018

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TICPE : Increase of the refund rate for the 1st half-year of 2018
21
March

New refund rate for the transport of goods:

1st half-year of 2018 : € 177.50 /m³ (vs € 114.20 for the 2nd half year of 2017)

New refund rate for the transport of travelers:

1st half-year of 2018 : € 217.30 /m³ (vs € 154.20 for the 2nd half year of 2017)

The increase of these refund rates is proportional to the TICPE increase.

More information on Diesel tax reclaim.

March 2018

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Decrease in the VAT rate in Switzerland
22
January

Since January 2018, the VAT rate applicable in Switzerland has decreased to 7.7% instead of 8% previously.

For other EU countries, VAT rates remain unchanged. Do not hesitate to consult the rates on our “VAT reclaim” page.

January 2018

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Diesel taxes: Increase in the French TICPE and the Belgian excise duties
17
January

French TICPE:

Since the 1st January 2018, the regional rates of TICPE have increased by almost 8 cents per liter of diesel.

As a result, the TICPE refund rate should be around € 175 / m3 for the first half year 2018.

Belgian excise duties:

The refund rate for the Belgian excise duties has increased to € 186 /m3 (since January 2018) instead of € 177.4 /m3 for the 4th quarter of 2017.

January 2018

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Posting of workers in Luxembourg:
29
November

The posting of workers in Luxembourg has evolved since the law of the 14th March 2017. You can now declare your posted drivers online to the Inspectorate of Labour and Mines (“the ITM”) to obtain their social badge before the beginning of the work in Luxembourg.

Do not hesitate to contact us, Eurovat can provide you with helpful documentation upon request.

November 2017

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Posting of workers in Belgium:
07
November

The obligations for the posting of workers in Belgium do not concern the international transport sector, excepted in case of cabotage.

November 2017

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Posting of workers in Austria:
18
October

Since the 1st January 2017 employers must report the employment of posted workers in Austria, regardless of their nationality and according to Section 19 paragraph 7 of the Austrian Wage Protection Act and Social Dumping (Lohn- und Sozialdumping-Bekämpfungsgesetz – LSD-BG).

You can visit the website: https://service.bmf.gv.at/service/anwend/formulare/show_det.asp?Typ=SD&STyp=&MIdVal=26751&s=zko3

Do not hesitate to contact us, Eurovat can provide you with helpful documentation upon request.

October 2017

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Posting of workers in Germany: obligation to declare your employees on the MiLoG portal (MindestLohn-Gesetz)
26
September

Foreign companies carrying out transport operations in Germany must pay their posted drivers on the basis of the German minimum wage: currently at € 8.84/hour.

Furthermore, since the 1st of January 2017, it is necessary to create an account and to declare your posted employees in Germany via the website MiLoG (MindestLohn-Gesetz), made available by the German Customs.

At the request of German Customs, you must be able to provide:

  • Certificate of posting
  • Your employee’s work contract
  • Working time records
  • Payslips
  • Proofs of payment of the wages
  • A1 Form (linked to the payment of social contributions)
  • Identity documents

If you are independent or the director of the company, the certificate of posting is useless. You must have a copy of your company’s company print out or register of commerce indicating your status.

Documents must be translated in to German.

Eurovat can provide you with helpful documentation on request. Do not hesitate to contact us!

MiLoG portal: https://www.meldeportal-mindestlohn.de/Meldeportal/form/display.do?%24context=20D8F1A3FFB20415AD42

For more information: http://www.zoll.de/EN/Businesses/Work/Foreign-domiciled-employers-posting/Minimum-conditions-of-employment/minimum-conditions-of-employment_node.html

September 2017

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Posting of workers in France: evolution of the law
18
August

The French government has made some modifications to the regulations on the posting of drivers in France.

On the certificate of posting:

  • You now have to mention your Intracommunity VAT number, or if it is impossible, indicate your registration number to a professional register.
  • You have to indicate the State where your posted driver is attached for social security (instead of mentioning the social security institution to which you are paying contributions).

Documents kept by your representative must be in French, and amounts must be in euros.

If you post temporary workers in France through a temporary work agency, you must provide the French work inspection with a declaration. This declaration ensures that the temporary work company is aware of the posting of its drivers and recognizes the work conditions that must be respected owing to their posting.

For more information please consult the French government website.

August 2017

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Diesel Taxes: New refund rates.
08
August

The end of the first half of 2017 gives us the opportunity to inform you of the amounts recoverable on some diesel taxes:

  • Slovenian excise: € 96.05 /m³ (Average rate from January to June 2017)
  • Italien excise: € 214,18 /m³ (2nd quarter 2017)
  • Hungarian excise: € 22,62 /m³ (2nd and 3rd quarters 2017)
  • French TICPE: € 114,20 /m³ for goods transport (1st half year 2017)
  • Belgian excise: € 170,07 /m³ (Average rate from January to June 2017)

Contact us to know how to recover these taxes!

August 2017

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Posting of workers abroad: new laws setting up.
31
July

Since the implementation of the Macron Law in France last summer, others similar laws are emerging in several European countries. Posting of workers is now controlled in Germany, Austria, and Italy. If, for some of the countries, the law is already effective, some are still to the project, such as Spain.

So far, Eurovat proved to hundreds of customers its expertise in representation of posted drivers in France. We are also conducting a study to extend this service to other countries affected by this type of law.

July 2017

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A few weeks left to recover your 2016 VAT!
17
July

If you haven’t recovered your VAT for 2016 yet, you still have a few weeks to send us your invoices. Your VAT recovery annual claims will be submitted at the latest on 30th September 2017. After this date, your VAT payed in 2016 will no longer be refundable.

For any information don’t hesitate in contacting us.

July 2017

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SIPSI: Payable from January 2018?
23
May

The French government is planning to offset its costs due to its dematerialized management and controls related to posted workers.

As a result of a new decree, the online declaration should lead to a € 40 payment per posted worker. This contribution will be applied from the 1st January 2018 at the latest.

As a reminder, since the 1st January 2017 declarations of your posted drivers, indispensable to comply with the Macron Law, must necessarily be done via the website SIPSI

May 2017

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TICPE: 2017 refund rates changes
22
May

Refund rate for the transport of goods:

1st half year of 2017: € 114.20 /m³ (vs € 79.60 for the 2nd half year of 2016)

Refund rate for the transport of people:

1st half year of 2017: € 154.20 / m³ (vs € 119.60 for the 2nd half year of 2016)

The increase of these refund rates is proportional to the TICPE increase since January 2017.

May 2017

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The Belgian Excise duty: refund rate changes in 2017
28
March

Since more than a year, the refund rate of the Belgian excise duty on diesel varies at any time.

As a result, the recoverable amount didn’t stop increasing:

Refund rates:

  • € 155.10 / m³ (from 01/01 to 13/01/2017)
  • € 160.50 / m³ (from 14/01 to 13/03/2017)
  • € 172.90 / m³ (from 14/03/2017 to 22/03/2017)
  • € 177.40 / m³ (from 23/03/2017)

March 2017

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Macron Law: Obligation to present the A1 Form during controls from the 1st of April 2017.
08
March

From the 1st of April 2017, drivers must be provided with the A1 Form.

A1 Form proves the payment of social contributions in another UE country. It is generally delivered by the social security organization of the company’s headquarters.

As far as possible, request must be done before the beginning of the activity abroad:

http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/work/social-security-forms/contact_points_pd_a1.pdf

For more information, contact us.

March 2017

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Macron Law: obligation to submit your certificate of posting via SIPSI.
22
February

Since the 01/01/2017 the procedure of attestations transmission changed. They now have to be created and transmitted via internet on the French Government website dedicated to this topic:

https://www.sipsi.travail.gouv.fr/SipsiFO/sipsi/AccueilConnecte.action

The use of this website is quite easy; you first have to create your account by filling in your company details. Then you can create and duplicate your certificates of posting according to your posted drivers.

You will save time thanks to this website because you no longer have to totally fill in each certificate of posting. In addition, your certificate of posting is directly sent to Eurovat.

For more information don’t hesitate to contact us or to ask us our manual dedicated to this topic.

February 2017

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IVMDH: Variations of the refund rate in some regions
22
February

Since the 01/01/2017, the refund rate of the Spanish IVMDH has evolved in some regions:

  • For Navarra the IVMDH is no longer refundable.
  • Asturias : € 40/ mᶟ (instead of € 44 /mᶟ)
  • Extremadura : € 38.40/ mᶟ (instead of € 38 / mᶟ)

February 2017

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The Slovenian Excise duty: variations of the refund rates in 2016
17
January

The refund rate of the Slovenian excise duty varies every month.  Below the evolution during 2016 :

  • Lowest refund rate of 2016: € 87,46 / m³ for the month of January
  • Highest refund rate: € 96.05 / m³ from March to December
  • Average rate on the year: € 95.31 / m³

Your claims for excises of 2016 must be submitted to the Slovenian Authorities before the 31st March of 2017. We are here to help you. Please contact !

January 2017

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The Belgian Excise duty: significant recoverable amounts for the year 2016
17
January

Since more than a year, the refund rate of the Belgian excise duty on diesel varies at any time.

As a result, in 2016 the recoverable amount didn’t stop increasing:

  • Lowest refund rate for 2016 : € 112.20 / m³ (from 01/07 to 05/07/2016)
  • Highest refund rate: € 144.30 / m³ (from 03/08 to 31/12/2016)
  • Average rate for the year: € 126.59 / m³

January 2017

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VAT rate changes in 2017
27
December

As of January the 1st of 2017, the VAT rate in Romania decreases from 20% to 19%.

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The French TICPE
27
December

For each m³ of diesel bought in France during the 2nd half-year of 2016, you can recover € 79.60 (instead of € 78.60 for the 1st half-year of 2016).

Furthermore, it is still possible to recover the TICPE for the year 2015 (see mentioned rates in the previous news).

Don’t hesitate to contact us to get more information on this issue.

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Macron Law: obligation to submit your certificate of posting via SIPSI.
23
December

We would like to inform you that, as 01/01/2017 the procedure of attestations transmission will change as they are required to be transmitted via internet on the French Government website dedicated to this subject:

https://www.sipsi.travail.gouv.fr/SipsiFO/sipsi/AccueilConnecte.action

Unfortunately information about use of this website is not yet complete. We recommend therefore that you renew the attestations in hard paper copy form starting from December 2016 for a period up to 6 months.

In this case, you will be exempted from a declaration for all your drivers on SIPSI website; also your paper attestations will be valid for 6 months or until their expiration.

We will get back to you as soon as we have more information about new procedure.

December 2016

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MACRON LAW: all of EuroVAT’s expertise to represent you officially in France
22
July

Is your transport company based outside France? Does it carry out cabotage or international transport operations to or from France?

If it is the case, you have to comply with the “Loi Macron ” which was put into effect on the 1st July 2016.

 

How to comply with Macron Law as an international transport company?

Foreign-based drivers must receive the French minimum wage and French social regulations must be applied to them (working time…) during their journey on French territory.

You have to provide your drivers with several documents they need to keep on board during their transport operations in France.

You also have to appoint a French representative who will liaise with the French control authorities (police, Tax Authorities, Customs…).

You must provide your driver with:

You must provide your representative with:

  • 1 Certificate of Posting : valid for 6 month maximum

 

  • Employment Contract (copy),
  • Contract and Representative Designation

 

  • 1 Certificate of Posting for every single driver, valid for 6 month maximum

 

  • Every month Pay-Slip and Proof of Payment for every single driver

 

These documents must be kept by the representative 18 months after the end of the posting.

You can find more information about the "Loi Macron" in the FAQ provided be French Government.

 

Why choose EuroVAT as your French representative for Macron Law?

For over 20 years, EuroVAT has been a leading agent specialised in VAT and diesel tax recovery in Europe. We have developed a strong expertise in cooperating with Administrative Authorities all over Europe.

Every year, we process hundreds of thousands of administrative documents provided by our Customers! Part of a famous group, we are used to guaranty high standards of quality and ensure the confidentiality of your documents.    

Make sure to comply with Macron law: choose EuroVAT as your French representative!

Contact us!

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A substantial amount can be recovered on Belgian excise duty:
12
July

In Belgium, the refund rate of excise duty on diesel can vary frequently.

However, it has remained stable between January and June 2016: as a transport company, you can recover € 112.29 per m³ of diesel bought in Belgium during this period.

The processing time of Belgian Customs may be long but the amounts that can be recovered are significant.

Don’t hesitate to contact us to get more information. 

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Italian excise duty : refund of the 2nd half-year 2016
06
July

A significant amount can be recovered:

The refund rate of this Italian diesel tax amounts to € 214.19 / m³ of diesel.

A short deadline to submit your claim to Italian Customs:

Claim submission to recover Italian excise duty for the 2nd half-year 2016 must be done by the 31st July 2016.

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Refund of French TICPE:
04
July

The recovery of French TICPE can start for the 1st half-year 2016 :

From the 1st July 2016, the submission of claims for the recovery of the 1st half-year 2016 of French TICPE can start. The refund rate has strongly increased: it is possible to recover € 78.60 per m³ of diesel fuel bought during this period (instead of € 48.70 previously).  

You can still get refunds on TICPE from 2014 and 2015:

 

1st semester
2014 *
2nd semester
2014
1st semester
2015
2nd semester
2015
1st semester
2016

Period of consumption covered by the refund

1st January 2014
30th June 2014
1st July 2014
31st December 2014
1st January 2015
30th June 2015
1st July 2015
31st December 2015
1st January 2016
30th June 2016

Refund rate

€ 48,90 /m³

€ 48,90 /m³

€ 48,70 /m³

€ 48,70 /m³

€ 78,60 /m³

* 1st half-year 2014: please provide us with your documents by the end of August 2016.

We remain at your disposal to answer your questions

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Foreign-based road hauliers operating in France have to comply with French labour code:
24
June

As of the 1st july 2016, a new mesure of the “Loi Macron” will be applied to cabotage and international road transport operations to and from France.

The drivers of foreign transport companies must from that date receive the French minimum wage during their journey on French territory.

In addition, compliance with French social regulations is mandatory: working time, housing conditions…

EuroVAT is doing everything in its power to help you to comply with this regulation.

Please don’t hesitate in contacting us for any further questions.

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Viapass, a kilometre-based tax for HGVs in Belgium
22
June

What is Viapass in Belgium?

Viapass is a new kilometre-based road tax for Heavy Goods Vehicles driving in Belgium.

This new road toll applies to (all) HGVs:

  • from Belgium and foreign countries
  • over 3,5 tons
  • used to carry goods

The kilometre charge “Viapass” replaces the former “Eurovignette”. Each truck transitting on Belgian roads has to be equipped with an OBU (On Board Unit) which will calculate the toll to be paid depending on the number of kilometres travelled in the area. Invoices will then be issued and sent on a regular basis.

When did Viapass take effect?

Viapass took effect as of the 1st April 2016.

Can I recover VAT on this Belgian kilometre charge system?

Only one of the 3 Belgian regions applies VAT on this road tax: Wallonia (southern Belgium) applies a 21% VAT rate on Viapass. This VAT is recoverable.

Flanders and Brussels don’t apply VAT on this tax.

Map of Viapass taxation in the 3 Belgian regions.

Please note: you have to provide us with the invoices issued by SOFICO in order to recover your VAT in Wallonia. For the moment, these invoices are issued per truck and per period (every 14 days), which may amount to a significant number of invoices depending on the size of your fleet.

You can visit the website http://www.viapass.be/en/ or contact your usual supplier of toll solutions in order to comply with Viapass regulation.

If you have any questions about VAT recovery on Viapass in Wallonia, please feel free to contact us.

June 2016

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Increase of the standard VAT rate in Greece
10
June

In May 2016, the Greek Government has adopted new measures relating to indirect tax in Greece.

The standard VAT rate has increased from 23% to 24% with effect from the 1st June 2016.

June 2016

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Significant increase in the French TICPE refund rate!
12
May

The refund rate of French excise duty has been stable for the last 2 years: it was possible to recover around € 48 / m³ of diesel for each half-year of 2014 and 2015.

The refund rate for the 1st half-year 2016 benefits from a significant increase : € 78.60 / m³ can be reclaimed !

Claims for the 1st half-year 2016 can start to be submitted to the Customs in July 2016.

Meanwhile, you can still get TICPE refunds on your fuel purchases of 2014 and 2015.

We can help you to reclaim French fuel tax. Contact us!

May 2016

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New! EuroVAT refunds Hungarian excise duty:
14
April

After a successful testing phase, EuroVAT is ready to reclaim Hungarian excise duty on your behalf.

All transport companies based in Hungary or in other country of the European Union are subject to recovery of this fuel tax.

Claims are submitted annually. You can recover 11 000 HUF/ m³ (≈ 35.59 € /m³) for the year 2015 and 7 000 HUF (≈ 22,54 € /m³) for the year 2016. Hungarian excise duty is refunded much faster than other diesel taxes: the repayment is made within 1 or 2 months after submission of the claim (statistical & non contractual information).

For any further information please contact us!

April 2016

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Spanish Diesel tax rebate : 2016 rates
11
February

In Spain, you can reclaim a refund on 2 specific taxes on diesel:

  • Gasóleo Profesional : you can recover € 1 /m³ no matter where you go in Spain.
  • IVMDH (« Spanish sanitary cent »): can be recovered in certain regions. The amount to be refunded can reach € 48 /m³

The refund rate for the « IVMDH » changed in several regions as of the 1st of January 2016.

Other regions also allow the refund of this diesel tax. Knowing exactly the amounts that can be refunded in each region can help you to achieve significant savings by adapting your routes. Please contact us for further information!

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VAT rate changes in 2016:
27
January

In order to boost consumer spending and to increase purchasing power, the standard VAT rate in Romania decreased from 24 to 20 % as of the 1st of January 2016.

Poland also intended to decrease the standard VAT rate from 23 to 22 % as of the 1st of January 2016, but this project was dropped.

Standard VAT rates in other countries from the European Union remain stable. You can find them on the map at the end of the page “VAT reclaim.

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TICPE in France: refund rate for the 2nd semester 2015
27
January

TICPE is a specific French tax on diesel. As a transport company, you are allowed to recover part of this tax.

The refund rate is set by the government and changes twice a year. Here is a resume of the amounts you can reclaim currently:

 

1st semester
2014
2nd semester
2014
1st semester
2015
2nd semester
2015

Period of consumption covered by the refund

1st January 2014
30th June 2014
1st July 2014
31st December 2014
1st January 2015
30th June 2015
1st July 2015
31st December 2015

Refund rate

€ 48,90 /m³

€ 48,90 /m³

€ 48,70 /m³

€ 48,70 /m³

 

The procedure and the documents required by the French Customs have continued to evolve up until January 2016.

We are available to assist you in reclaiming this tax. Please feel free to contact-us.

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Belgian excise duty: evolution of refund rates!
27
January

In Belgium, you can recover part of the amount of your expenses on diesel. The refund rate for the Belgian excise duty has been very stable since 2012: a refund of € 76.30 per m³ of diesel.

In November 2015, the Belgian government reintroduced a floating refund rate for the Belgian excise duty. The refund rate can vary at any time:

  • from 12/12/2015 to 31/12/2015 : € 112,29 /m³
  • from 04/12/2015 to 11/12/2015 : € 99,30 /m³
  • from 01/12/2015 to 03/12/2015 : € 85,60 /m³
  • from 20/11/2015 to 30/11/2015 : € 85,60 /m³
  • from 01/11/2015 to 19/11/2015 : € 79 /m³

Please contact us for further information!

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Slovenian excise duty: 2015 rates
27
January

In Slovenia, diesel tax reclaim enables you to recover part of the amount of your expenses on diesel.

The refund rate varies monthly:

  • Highest rate in 2015: 121,39 €/m³
  • Lowest rate in 2015: 79,98 €/m³
  • Average rate in 2015: 89,38 €/m³.

We can recover the Slovenian excise duty on your behalf. If you are interested, please contact us as soon as possible because your claim must be submitted to the Slovenian Customs by the 31st of March 2016 (to recover taxes paid in 2015)

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Follow your taxes whenever you want, wherever you are!
30
September

Welcome on EuroVAT’s new website: more detailed and updated information to guide you in VAT and diesel tax reclaim.

Visit also your new Customer area on www.eurovatusers.com or by clicking “My account”:

  • Benefit from totally reliable secure access to your account
  • Follow all your claims for VAT and diesel taxes rebate
  • Find easily the summary of the invoices that were submitted, the detail of your refunds…

You can visit our websites wherever you are, by using a PC, a tablet or a smartphone!