Customs Duties, VAT and Excise Duties

Specialised VAT and Customs Consulting

Ciani Partners law firm offers highly qualified legal assistance in customs VAT, customs clearance, excise duties and tax compliance, supporting companies and economic operators in complying with current regulations. International trade activities require a careful management of tax and customs compliance in order to prevent sanctions, blockage of goods and administrative issues..

Our expertise in Customs and Tax Law:

Ciani Partners provides comprehensive and customised strategic legal assistance to ensure that all customs procedures are handled as efficiently as possible. Our firm's tax lawyers are committed to supporting our clients at every stage of the process, supporting them in complex interactions with customs authorities and providing an accurate and professional service in preparing and submitting the necessary documentation. Our goal is to ensure that each file is handled with the utmost care, guaranteeing the correct classification of goods and an accurate assessment of their value, so as to avoid errors and potential penalties, thereby optimising the flow of commercial transactions.

Strategic assistance in the calculation and management of customs duties:

Ciani Partners' experience in customs law allows the firm to exploit specific legal aspects in administrative processes such as origin, value and classification of goods, as well as issues related to royalties, customs duties, and excise duties together with customs litigation. The correct handling of these issues is crucial to ensure regulatory compliance and optimise cross-border trade operations, including the calculation of customs duties.

Legal Assistance in Customs Litigation and Release of Goods

Import and export transactions are governed by a complex regulatory system that can generate critical issues such as VAT assessments, tariff disputes and customs blockades. Our firm provides legal advice and assistance in managing and resolving such issues, guaranteeing targeted and timely solutions.

Customs VAT and Tax Compliance:

Import and export VAT management, with a focus on exemption procedures and facilitated regimes.
Advice on the correct application of reverse charge VAT in intra-EU transactions
Assistance in contesting customs VAT assessments and support in settling tax disputes
VAT recovery on imports for companies and logistics operators, with verification of accounting records

Customs Duties and Excise Duties - Appeals and Legal Defence:

Quick Release and Direct Goods Release
Legal assistance for the rapid release of detained goods
Analysis and resolution of documentary discrepancies and incorrect VAT returns
Interaction with the Italian Customs Agency for the immediate release of goods

Customs Disputes:

Disputes on customs assessments concerning tariff classification, origin of goods and customs value
Anti-dumping and countervailing duty appeals, verification of the correct application of international regulations
Advice on customs excise duties, with reference to energy products, alcohol and tobacco products
Customs tax planning to reduce the impact of duties on trade operations

Legal Defence:

Legal assistance in appeals against the administrative detention of goods
Appeal against seizure and confiscation orders issued by the customs authority
Legal representation before the Tax Commission for disputes relating to VAT and customs duties
Support for companies subject to audits and inspections by tax and customs authorities

Scope of Intervention

Ciani Partners provides legal assistance in a wide range of situations related to customs litigation. Some examples of intervention include:

Customs inspections:

Customs assessments and tax audits: support in contesting assessments related to the classification of goods and possible recalculations of retroactively applied duties.
Goods release:

Procedures for the release of detained goods: assistance in the submission of release applications to overcome customs blocks due to documentary discrepancies or administrative checks.
Penalties and Appeals:

Handling of administrative sanctions and appeals: defence in proceedings arising from incomplete or incorrect customs declarations, with appeals to prove compliance of import operations.
Duties and Excise Duties:

Regulation of excise duties and indirect taxes: advice on customs excise duties to ensure the correct application of current regulations and minimise the fiscal impact on commercial operations.

Our Methodology in Customs Disputes:

The importance of the origin of goods for duties and preferential access:

The origin of goods is a decisive element in determining the applicable customs duties and preferential access opportunities to international markets. Studio Ciani Partners assists companies in the correct interpretation and application of regulations on the origin of goods, ensuring the maximisation of tariff benefits provided by international agreements and minimising the risk of disputes and investigations by customs authorities.

Managing Excise and Royalties in the Calculation of Customs Duties:

The proper consideration of excise duties, royalties and other components of the customs value is essential to ensure the correct calculation of taxes due. Studio Ciani Partners provides specialised advice on customs valuation, ensuring compliance with national and international regulations and avoiding the application of penalties for incorrect or incomplete declarations.

An integrated approach for global competitiveness:

Ciani Partners' approach is based on a multidimensional analysis of customs issues, in order to offer solutions that not only ensure full regulatory compliance, but also foster the sustainability and competitiveness of companies in global markets.The integration of legal, tax and strategic expertise allows for tailor-made solutions, protecting clients' commercial and operational interests in every aspect of customs and tax law.

Lawyer Fabio Ciani's experience in customs law:

Lawyer Fabio Ciani, founder of the Ciani Partners Legal and Tax Firm, has decades of experience in customs law and the related management of taxation such as VAT and excise duties, and has drafted the Customs ‘Code’ of VAT of Excise, 1st and 2nd editions, published by Pacini giuridica.

Contact us today for a Specialised Customs Law Litigation Consultancy:

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Publishing

From 2020 to 2024, our compendium of publications encapsulates a range of intricate topics, reflecting the dynamic and evolving legal and tax landscape. Each article is precisely edited to ensure that it serves not only as a repository of information, but as a channel for thought leadership, facilitating informed decision-making for businesses, individuals, and legal practitioners.