Excise Duty Refund on Freight Transport

WHAT IS IT?

Excise duty refund on fuel used for freight transport on road is an excellent opportunity to cover the costs of fuel, which, in most cases, is the most expensive aspect for a company. Tecno Company is concerned with all procedures necessary for refund of excise on fuel, ensuring the reimbursement of the advantage in reliable and short time. The compensations are corresponded by the customer exclusively at the obtainment of the refund.

  • The refund is applicable to all vehicles with at least 7.5 tonnes total mass;

  • The refuelling must be paid with a fuel card, since suppliers must communicate purchases to Belgian authorities. Companies must be registered;

  • As long as invoices are concerned, alternative evidence are accepted until there is a clear connection between the invoices and vehicles concerned.

  • The refund of excise duty on diesel bought in France is applicable to all vehicles with at least 7.5 tonnes total mass registered in the European Union and to all companies established in one of the member states;

  • It is possible to apply either the regional rate nor a lump-sum deduction for refuellings made in at least three French regions;

  • Deadlines for submitting applications are half-yearly.

  • The refund is applicable to all vehicles with at least 7.5 tonnes total mass registered in the European Union and to all companies established in one of the member states or in an EFTA country (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Norway).

     

  • It is possible to obtain the refund for all freight transport companies with EU licence established in one of the European Union countries;

  • The refund is applicable to all vehicles with at least 7.5 tonnes total mass;

  • Deadlines for submitting applications are quarterly.

  • The refund is applicable to all vehicles with at least 7.5 tonnes total mass;

  • It is not compulsory for vehicles to be registered in a country of the European Union;

  • Refund rates are monthly fixed and valid for the previous month.

  • The refund is applicable to all vehicles with at least 7.5 tonnes total mass;

  • The maximum refundable diesel quantity is 50.000 litres per year per vehicle. The refuelling must be paid with a fuel card, since suppliers must communicate purchases to Spanish authorities;

  • It is possible to refund excise duty on diesel only from the trimester in which company and vehicles have been registered to Spanish authorities onward.

REFUND RATES IN EUROPE €/L:

NATION 2017 2018 2019 2020
ITALY 0,214 €/l 0,214 €/l 0,214 €/l 0,214 €/l
FRANCE 0,1142 €/l 0,1775 €/l 0,1771 €/l 0,1572 €/l
SLOVENIA - - from 0.062 €/l to 0.096 €/l from 0,021 €/l to 0.062 €/l
SPAIN - 0,048 €/l 0,049 €/l 0,048 €/l
HUNGARY - - 0,010 €/l from 0,009 €/l to 0.037 €/l
BELGIUM 0,17 €/l 0,185 €/l 0,2476 €/l 0,2476 €/l
*estimated amounts

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