Guide “Doing business with the EU”

Guide “Doing business with the EU”

Electronic guide for business support organisations and enterprises seeking targeted info about doing business with the European Union.

Edited by: Voka – Chamber of Commerce and industry Antwerp-Waasland ©
2nd Edition (2008)

This publication was realised with the financial support of the European Commission

This document has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The contents of this document are the sole responsibility of the project partners of IMPACT and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union.

CONTENTS

Introduction

1. General Information about the European Union

1.1. European institutions and policies
1.2. Information and advice for businesses – Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)

2. Importing goods into the European Union

2.1. Customs code numbers and import duties
2.2. Customs documents
2.3. Import tariff quotas
2.4. Anti-dumping measures
2.5. Rules of origin
2.6. Import licences for textile and steel

3. Taxation in the European Union

3.1. Value Added Tax (VAT)
3.2. Excise duties

4. Producing and/or selling goods in the European Union

4.1. Internal market rules regarding the free movement of goods

4.1.1. Industrial products covered by the new approach (CE-marking) in technical harmonisation
4.1.2. Foodstuffs
4.1.3. Chemical products
4.1.4. Other products

4.2. Environmental rules for commercialising goods in the European Union