Customs procedure 42 - new rules in France

Evguenia Dereviankine
Evguenia Dereviankine
Managing partner, lawyer, PARADIGMES, France
Published 18 Feb 2026
The session details the new compliance obligations under customs procedure 42 for non-French importers, distinguishing between EU-established operators and businesses established in third countries, and explaining when a permanent fiscal representative or fiscal agent is required, as well as when VAT registration in France becomes mandatory.