Excise formalities

General formalities such as Excise monthly returns, record keeping, etc.

Declarations

Linked to the type of business process and type of licenses involved, returns must be submitted in relation to excise duties becoming due.
Declarations

Filing Excise Duty and Consumption Tax Returns

There are three types of excise duty and consumption tax returns:



All returns are submitted via the "Mijn Douane" (My Customs) portal.


1. Periodic Return


Who Must File:


Important Points:


2. Weekly Return


Who Must File:


Important Points:

Weekly return

  1. Scope of Exception:
    This procedure applies specifically to registered consignees.

  2. Filing Requirement:

    • The registered consignee must file a return for the excise duty incurred during a given week.
    • This obligation is based on Article 52, second paragraph, parts c and e.
  3. Deadline:

    • The return must be submitted no later than the Friday of the week following the week in which the excise duty became due.
  4. Payment:

    • The excise duty owed must be paid at the time of filing the return.

Procedural Description: Determining the Time of Receipt for Excise Goods

  1. Situation under Article 2a, Second Paragraph, Part b:

    • The relevant moment is the time when the registered consignee receives the excise goods.
  2. Situations under Article 2a, Fifth Paragraph:

    • The relevant moment is the time when the excise goods are received at the place of direct delivery.