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EFS Conference: Smarter Borders, Stronger Markets: Customs Reform, VAT and EU Competitiveness

Thursday 11 February 2027 | 13.30 – 18.00 | Erasmus University Rotterdam, Room M3-15, Van der Goot Building

On 11 February 2027, EFS and the Erasmus School of Law are pleased to host its annual concluding conference for the post-master programmes in EU Customs Law and Indirect Taxes. The conference also forms part of the broader EUTAX COMP project in which ESL is a participating partner, which brings together academics, practitioners and policymakers to explore the future of EU taxation and customs policy. This year’s theme, “Smarter Borders, Stronger Markets: Customs Reform, VAT and EU Competitiveness,” focuses on the role of the evolving EU customs and VAT legislation in strengthening the competitiveness of the European Union while safeguarding effective border controls and the integrity of the internal market.
The choice of this theme is driven by the far-reaching reform of the EU Customs Union and changes to the EU VAT legislation. The reform of the EU Customs Union, including the introduction of the EU Customs Data Hub, new concepts such as the importer (for distance sales), an EU handling fee, and a temporary fixed import duty of EUR 3, are part of the most significant transformation of customs legislation in decades. At the same time, the European Union continues to refine its VAT framework, including measures affecting e-commerce, cross-border trade and administrative cooperation. These developments raise important questions about how customs and VAT rules can work together to facilitate trade, reduce compliance burdens and support the Union’s competitiveness in an increasingly challenging global economic environment.
During the conference, leading experts from academia, business, advisory practice and government will share their insights on these developments and discuss how customs and VAT policy can contribute to resilient supply chains, digitalisation and economic growth. The programme will feature keynote presentations, practical examples highlighting the implications of the reforms for import processes and an interactive panel discussion addressing both the opportunities and challenges arising from the ongoing reform agenda.
We are pleased to invite professionals from the Netherlands and abroad working in consultancy, industry, government authorities, tax and customs administrations, international organisations and academia to attend this conference. In addition to contributing to the discussions within the EU Tax Compass project, the conference will also officially mark and celebrate the completion of the learning journey of participants in the 2026 edition of the EFS post-master programmes in EU Customs Law and Indirect Taxes.

Participation is free of charge and eligible for 3 Permanent Education points.

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Date

11 February 2027, 13.30-18.00

Programa

13:30 - 14:00 Registrations and welcome
14:00 - 14:05 Welcome address – Madeleine Merkx
14:05 – 14:25 General introduction by the European Commission – TBC
14:25 – 15:00 The Reform of the EU Customs Union – TBC
15:00 - 15:30 VAT consequences of the reform of the EU Customs Union – Prof. Walter de Wit
15:30 - 16:00 Pausa para refresco
16:00 – 17:00 Panel discussion – Frank Heijmann, TBC, TBC
17:00 - 18:00 Bebidas de contacto

Sobre a EFS, Universidade Erasmus de Roterdão

A EFS, Erasmus University Rotterdam é uma parceria entre os
departamentos fiscais das Escolas de Direito e de Economia da Universidade Erasmus de Roterdão.

A EFS é, desde há 30 anos, um instituto de ensino e investigação de referência nos domínios da fiscalidade internacional e europeia. O seu trabalho concentra-se no funcionamento dos impostos indirectos, abrangendo o IVA e os direitos aduaneiros, e dos impostos diretos, centrando-se na tributação das pessoas singulares, na tributação das empresas e na tributação das fontes num contexto internacional e/ou europeu. Para além de acolher regularmente simpósios académicos, conferências e palestras, a EFS oferece uma vasta gama de programas e seminários de alto nível.

Os programas EFS são leccionados por professores e oradores convidados de renome, cuja experiência e reputação nos seus domínios especializados garantem elevados padrões educativos. Os programas são concebidos para especialistas em fiscalidade com vários ou mais anos de experiência profissional, sendo que a diversidade de antecedentes dos participantes e dos oradores faz do EFS uma plataforma de rede única para o intercâmbio de conhecimentos.

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