Inclusion of Campione d’Italia and Lake Lugano in EU Customs Territory

Summary

This proposal aims to include the Italian municipality of Campione d’Italia and the Italian waters of Lake Lugano within the EU customs territory and the scope of excise duties, while maintaining a special local VAT system.
10 25.03.2019
Other
economy
taxation
european union
administrative law

Key points

  • The Italian municipality of Campione d’Italia and the waters of Lake Lugano will be included in the EU customs territory.
  • EU excise duty regulations will be extended to cover these territories.
  • The VAT directive will be adjusted to allow a local tax system that aligns with Swiss standards, ensuring economic fairness.
  • The proposed changes are intended to come into force on January 1, 2019.
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