Customs is our core. Legal is our expertise.
Without customs, no international trade. Customs and excise law is an essential link in your cross-border business. Import duties, anti-dumping duties, excise duties, import or export: Customs Legal's lawyers are specialized in customs and excise law. Our guidance is clear, useful and to the point.
We assist both proactively and after a customs dispute has arisen. With special knowledge of customs law, we analyze and study your case in detail. Practical issues or international discussions? The law firm, Customs Legal, has a strong network of experts that you can count on. In this way we create a comprehensive solution for every customs problem.
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Our team
Jurgen Gevers
Attorney-at-law
With more than 20 years of experience, Jurgen has an advanced knowledge of customs and excise law. He assists clients nationally and internationally on various customs, excise and VAT files. He also takes on the role of author and lecturer on customs and excise duties.
Ward Lietaert
Attorney-at-law
As an academic and lawyer, Ward combines theory with practice. Every day he guides clients through cases regarding customs, excise duties and VAT. He also deepens his knowledge through a PhD in customs law.
THE PRESUMPTION OF GOOD FAITH
The presumption of good faith. It remains a working point for the Belgian Customs and Excise Administration.
THE IRON FIST OF THE CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION
I hear from tax lawyers and tax advisors that it is nowadays more difficult than before to reach a fair agreement with tax officials on disputed points in the context of income tax and VAT audits. This appears to be no different in the field of customs and excise duties.
CUSTOMS RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Why is a customs dispute necessary to make companies aware of the importance of complying with customs regulations? I posed this question a few weeks ago to a number of in-house customs experts.
Your go-to partner in customs
Disputes regarding the correct commodity code, discussions about origin or customs value, disputes with the General Administration of Customs and Excise, ... A customs case does not always have a straightforward solution. That is why we are happy to support you in all facets of customs and excise law. We combine theory with practice and put our heads together. This way we provide clear (legal) advice, fully tailored to your company.
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