In order to prevent this, all parties in the logistics chain have an important task: ensuring that the weights, quantities and Bill of Lading number in the import declaration correspond exactly to the data in the ATO.

It is possible that importers will also have to deal with higher clearance costs. This has to do with the number of lines stated on the B/L. Each line in the B/L will have to be arranged consecutively. This is only possible if this rule is stated in a separate item in the declaration, which results in more items in the declaration. This can be avoided by making agreements with the shipping company on how the containers will be listed on the B/L.

More information on the CVB can also be found at: https://www.voorbereidophetcvb.nl/en/

Bereid je voor op het Container Vrijgave Bericht (CVB)

Douane Nederland is van plan het Containervrijgavebericht (CVB) na oktober 2021, in werking te laten treden. Dit zal grote impact hebben op alle partijen die een onderdeel maken van de logistieke keten.

Het CVB zal alleen worden verstrekt als er een match is tussen de ATO en de opvolgende aangifte. Is er geen match dan zal de aangifte direct geweigerd worden.

Om dit te voorkomen hebben alle partijen in de logistieke keten een belangrijke taak: Zorgen dat de gewichten, aantallen en het Bill of Lading nummer in de aangifte ten invoer exact overeenkomen met de gegevens in de ATO.

Mogelijk zullen importeurs ook te maken krijgen met hogere inklaringskosten. Dit heeft te maken met het aantal regels die op de B/L staan vermeld. Elke regel in de B/L zal een opeenvolgende regeling moeten krijgen. Dit is alleen mogelijk als deze regel in een aparte post in de aangifte wordt vermeld, wat resulteert in meer posten in de aangifte. Dit kan worden voorkomen door afspraken te maken met de rederij over hoe de containers op de B/L worden vermeld.

Meer informatie over het CVB is ook te vinden op: https://www.voorbereidophetcvb.nl/

In order to prevent this, all parties in the chain have an important task: to ensure that the weights, quantities and Bill of Lading number in the import declaration correspond exactly with the data in the ATO.

It is possible that importers will also have to deal with higher clearance costs. This has to do with the number of lines stated on the B/L. Each line in the B/L will have to be arranged consecutively. This is only possible if this rule is stated in a separate item in the declaration, which results in more items in the declaration. This can be avoided by making agreements with the shipping company on how the containers will be listed on the B/L.

More information on the CVB can also be found at: https://www.voorbereidophetcvb.nl/en/

More transparency and efficiency

„A Customs Control Tower system integrated into business processes offers our customers more compliance through clearly defined processes, more transparency and new possibilities for validating data and practices,“ explains Julia Delevi-Werner, Control Tower Supervisor at Gerlach Customs. Companies that choose Gerlach’s Control Tower solution benefit from improved trade performance thanks to customs performance tracking capabilities as a basis for strategic decisions and continuous improvement. They also benefit from lower operating costs through improved collaboration and new ways to proactively manage potential problems. Ultimately, you bring your products to market faster than ever before.

Get more info: The Gerlach Customs Control Tower

Customs Control Tower systems can collect data along the entire customs pipeline of the supply chain and output it as reports. They monitor defined milestones, identify recurring inconsistencies and help the entire company achieve the highest level of compliance with the authorities. For example, if an accompanying document is missing or does not contain relevant information, the system issues warnings and the Customs Control Tower ensures that the missing data is completed and can be used for customs clearance. Incorrect INCOTERMS or HS codes that have not been agreed are also reported to the customer, for example.

A Control Tower can do more than „just customs”

„The data and findings of a Customs Control Tower not only help our customers with customs issues. The Control Tower evaluation also adds another level of business analysis and opens up new possibilities for retrospective tracking and analysis of data“, says Delevi-Werner. With the help of graphs and tables, companies can identify discrepancies and take proactive measures to ensure compliance and optimise the flow of goods. The Customs Control Tower can support their procurement strategy and help them make informed business decisions based on customs data.

With Gerlach’s Control Tower solutions, companies that value centralised customs responsibilities and customized processes with robust KPIs have a complete overview of their goods flows. Thanks to the international transparency of the values of customs duties and taxes and customs processes that are performed on your behalf, you can make the right strategic decisions to optimise your flows of goods.

Benefits of appointing a fiscal representative

A non-resident company, however, may decide to appoint a fiscal representative in relation to its VAT obligations. The fiscal representative takes care of submitting the VAT return, submitting the European Sales Listing as well as intrastate declarations if applicable. Besides those benefits, appointing a fiscal representative also creates the possibility to apply for a VAT deferment license. The Netherlands (Article 23) as well as Belgium (ET14000) have implemented a so-called VAT deferment system. No Import VAT has to be paid actually which results in a cash flow and interest benefit.

Types of fiscal representative

There are two types of fiscal representation: a fiscal representative with a general license and a fiscal representative with a limited license. Only Dutch or Belgium resident companies can be appointed as fiscal representative with either a general or limited license.

A fiscal representative with a general license acts on behalf of a non-resident company with respect to all its supplies of goods and services for which Dutch or Belgium VAT is due, intra-community acquisitions of goods and the import of goods.

A fiscal representative with a limited license can only act on behalf of a non-resident company for the import of goods and subsequent supplies of these goods.

We at Gerlach are for sure the right organization to help you with all your VAT matters in Europe. Get in touch with us.

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