Administrative cooperation in the field of excise duties: content of electronic register
General arrangements for excise duty – harmonisation and simplification
- Stage
- In force, reached 27 Feb 2020
- In force
- In force since 18 Mar 2020 · CELEX 32020R0261
- Procedure
- Consultation procedure
- Lead DG
- DG TAXUD
- Last activity
- 18 Mar 2020
Where it stands
Latest: Published in the Official Journal, 27 Feb 2020.
- 24 Aug 2018
- Feedback on adopted proposal closed: General arrangements for excise duty – harmonisation and simplification · Commission
- 27 Feb 2020
- Published in the Official Journal
Documents
Newest first. Each opens at its source.
- Report · A8-0285/2018Parliament
- Text adopted · OJ L 058 27.02.2020, p. 0001Commission
- Report · PE625.396Parliament
- Text adopted · Regulation 2020/0261Commission
- Text adopted · T8-0368/2018Parliament
Consultations on it
The Commission's Have Your Say consultations linked to this file. Each title opens on the Commission's portal.
| Consultation | Feedback deadline |
|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2018 |
Summary
GeneratedThis regulation modernises and simplifies EU-wide rules for the movement and taxation of excise goods (alcohol, tobacco, energy products). It affects manufacturers, distributors, and tax authorities by streamlining administrative procedures and enhancing digital controls. The legislation is in force, replacing the 2008 Directive.
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