Electricity levy when using self-generated electricity from renewable energy sources
The Austrian Government has continuously simplified and promoted using self-generated electricity from renewable energy sources (e.g. installing and operating photovoltaic systems) via several measures for companies as well. However, tax-related issues must be addressed if self-generated electricity is used e.g. via a photovoltaic system. Legal Background In principle, the supply and the use of electrical […]
New due diligence and reporting obligations for imports and exports as of 1 January 2025
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 (EUDR) enters gradually into force as at 1 January 2025. Without prior submission of a due diligence statement, companies are not permitted to place the respective products on the market or to export them. The EUDR replaces the EU Timber Regulation (EU) 995/2010, which is currently in force. It […]
Pitfalls when valuating goods for customs purposes under customs legislation
Here we discuss various issues related to customs legislation which frequently cause problems from a tax advisory perspective. To protect yourself from higher charges and liability under tax criminal law, special attention needs to be paid to these issues to ensure that all relevant values have been recognised in the customs declaration. Here we provide […]
Reduction of the VAT rate to 5% in selected industries
To support the hospitality, cultural and publishing industries in Austria, which have been particularly affected by the COVID-19 crisis, a reduced VAT rate of 5% will be introduced for specific items for a limited period. The reduced rate will apply from 1 July 2020 until 31 December 2020. Hospitality (food and drink) Deviating from Section 10 Austrian VAT […]
COVID-19: Customs relief and VAT exemption on imports of goods to combat the ongoing coronavirus crisis
In Decision 2020/491 of 3 April 2020, the European Commission granted relief from import duties (incl. customs duties), and a VAT exemption on importation, for goods needed to combat the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak during 2020. Customs law (Council Regulation No. 1186/2009) and Council Directive 2009/132/EC envisage the possibility of relief from customs duties and exemption […]
COVID-19: Austrian Alcohol Tax Act – tax-exempt alcohol for production of disinfectants
The Austrian Ministry of Finance has introduced simplifications in relation to the use of tax-exempt alcohol for the production of disinfectants. In addition to an application to the Customs Office, applications may also be made by email to the address corona@bmf.gv.at by 31 May 2020, in accordance with Austrian regulation BGBl II 121/2020. This includes applications for approval […]
The economic consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak mean that it is now undesirable to place additional burdens on consumers and businesses by increasing the tobacco tax. The changes in tobacco tax rates for cigarettes, fine-cut tobacco, and heated tobacco products, were set out in the Austrian Tax Reform Act 2020, BGBI. I Nr. 103/2019, and […]
COVID-19 also has consequences for foreign trade. This entry was updated on 23 March 2020 and reflects the information currently available to us. Due to the worldwide crisis caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the global demand for protective medical equipment has increased significantly. In this context, the European Commission has introduced an authorisation requirement for […]
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