Indirect taxes and global trade

In recent years, issues related to managing indirect taxes — such as VAT, GST, customs and excise duties — have risen on the corporate agenda.

The team

Olivier Lambert
EY Luxembourg Partner, Indirect Tax Leader
Jacques Verschaffel
EY Luxembourg Partner, Indirect Tax
Rebecca Obermahr
EY Luxembourg Partner, Indirect Tax
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What EY can do for you

Knowing the indirect tax rules for your business operations and applying them correctly are key to avoid assessments, penalties and goods blocked on airports, harbors, roads, etc. Taxpayers and tax administrators do not always agree about the rules. Complex local legislation, evolving business models and widely different compliance obligations in different jurisdictions add to the risk of disagreements.

We can advise you on the steps to take to strategically meet your tax obligations and resolve tax controversy. We foster an open dialogue with customs authorities, government officials, business partners and other stakeholders about customs and international trade issues, the impact of policy decisions and the importance of free trade.

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Welcome to Issue 2 2024 of TradeWatch

In this second issue of the year, we explore some key themes impacting global trade, including customs valuation, digital trade, outsourcing and sustainability. We have dealt with many of these topics in previous editions of TradeWatch, and in this issue, we provide additional updates and insights into how these topics are developing.

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How EY can Help

The team

Olivier Lambert

EY Luxembourg Partner, Indirect Tax Leader
As the Luxembourg Indirect Tax Leader, Olivier is serving a large range of clients acting in different industries, focusing on the Banking, Insurance, Real Estate and Asset management Sectors.
Luxembourg, LUX

Jacques Verschaffel

EY Luxembourg Partner, Indirect Tax
Provider of VAT Advisory services specialized in the Private Equity sector
Luxembourg, LUX

Rebecca Obermahr

EY Luxembourg Partner, Indirect Tax
Steuerfachwirtin. Solution driven. Cross-Sector Experience. Focus on German Market. Passionate about VAT and her team. Loves travelling, sunshine as well as adventures and laughs with friends.
 

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