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Exploring how EU tax and customs policy can unlock circular, cross-border trade in second-hand and C2C markets.

About The Event

This event will explore how EU tax and customs policy can act as key enablers of circular and cross-border trade, with a particular focus on second-hand and C2C markets. Set against the backdrop of ongoing discussions on Green VAT, the forthcoming DAC recast, and the EU Customs Reform, the roundtable will convene policymakers, Member State representatives, international organisations and industry stakeholders for a focused and forward-looking exchange.

What to expect

The programme will open with remarks from eBay’s Cathy Foster, VP Global Government Relations, and Heather Jurek, VP Tax. Three thematic discussions will then address:

  • From margin schemes to Green VAT: implications for circular and second-hand trade.
  • Rethinking DAC7 and its impact on circular C2C markets.
  • Designing a customs framework fit for reuse markets, including the treatment of duties, import VAT and handling fees in cross-border transactions.

The event will conclude with a networking lunch.

 
 
 

Speakers include

 Cathy Foster
Vice President, Government Relations & Public Policy,
eBay
Heather Jurek
Vice President, Tax, 
eBay
 
Philip Kerfs
Head of Unit, 
International Co-operation and Tax Administration
Adrian Kelly
National Expert, DG TAXUD, European Commission
 
Angelica Viggiano
EU Public Affairs and Government Relations Senior Manager,
Vinted
Alexandre Tanay

Public affairs Manager, 

Back Market

Nikolaus Lindner
Senior Director, Head of Government Relations EMEA,
eBay 
Roel Dom
Research Fellow,
Bruegel
Yves Melin
Partner,
Cattwyk | European Trade Lawyers
 Nathalie Biltz
Government Relations Director, Global Tax & France,
eBay 
Charlotte Cheynard
Deputy Head of Government Relations EU,
eBay 
Walter Van der Meiren
Director for Customs Brokerage,
UPS 
Femke Groothuis
President
The Ex’tax Project
Catherine O’Neill
Senior Manager, Indirect 
Tax
eBay 
Julia Hörnig
Counsel (Sustainability & Trade Compliance)
Cattwyk

Agenda

  • 08:45 - 09:30 - Welcome Coffee & Networking
  • 09:30 - 09:45 - Opening Remarks - Cathy Foster, VP Global Government Relations, and Heather Jurek, VP Tax, eBay
  • 09:45 - 10:30 - Discussion 1: From Margin Schemes to Green VAT
  • 10:30 - 10:50 - Coffee Break
  • 10:50 - 11:40 - Discussion 2: Rethinking OECD Model Rules & DAC7: implications for circular trade
  • 11:40 - 12:30 - Discussion 3: Designing a customs framework fit for reuse markets
  • 12:30 - 12:40 - Concluding Remarks
  • 12:40 - 13:30 - Networking Lunch

Watch highlights of eBay’s first Circular Economy Roundtable 

Contact Us

For more information about any aspect of the “Creating opportunity for all” event series, contact our team on ebay@forum-europe.com.

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