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The trilogue meeting on the eDeclaration scheduled for 8 December has been postponed. VDMA is committed to ensuring that negotiations on the final wording are concluded as soon as possible.

The BMF is adjusting the per diems and overnight allowances abroad in accordance with the Federal Travel Expenses Act as of January 1, 2026

Machinery is in high demand in Norway and it is therefore not surprising that Germany is the most important importer of machinery. But what notifications are required before employees can travel to Norway?

In the VDMA survey "Reporting obligations in Europe", VDMA members report on their experiences and challenges with reporting obligations for work assignments in Europe.

Switzerland is considered an attractive place to work, but the registration and authorization procedures for work assignments are complex and vary from canton to canton. Numerous checks are carried out.

The EU institutions have begun trilogue negotiations in order to reach an agreement on the eDeclaration. VDMA hopes that these negotiations will be concluded by the end of this year.

Long-term assembly projects in the UK can only be implemented with a skilled worker visa. Due to the recent tightening of salary and qualification requirements, many technical professions are excluded.

Two Committees of the European Parliament have approved the negotiating mandate on the eDeclaration. VDMA hopes that the trilogue negotiations between the EU institutions can now begin promptly.

The VDMA's regional associations have a long tradition of organizing tax events. We will be offering these events again in the first half of 2024. We give you a small preview of when and where!

The EU and the United Kingdom have decided to enter into a dialog on the entry and stay of persons for business purposes. The VDMA hopes that this will facilitate work assignments in the United Kingdom.

Work assignments abroad require systematic and careful planning. This information will help you to master the challenges regarding labour, tax and social law.

VDMA has met with the EU Member States, the EU-Commission and the EU-Parliament to campaign for the eDeclaration. If adopted, this would be an important first step towards reducing bureaucracy.

Registration procedures, procedure for work up to 90 days and wage calculation: VDMA info sheet provides practical tips for optimal planning of work assignments in Switzerland.

The Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for the United Kingdom has been extended to numerous European countries since April 2025.

The implementation of reporting obligations for work assignments in Europe is a major challenge for many VDMA member companies.

The EU-Commission has given the go-ahead for a single EU-wide digital declaration portal for the posting of workers. VDMA expressly welcomes this first step towards reducing bureaucracy.

Attention all those interested in Europe! With our new web seminar series "EU Bubble talks - 30 minutes insights from Brussels", we take a look behind the scenes of European politics and take you with us.

In the BMF circular dated 12.12.2023 on the tax treatment of wages under double taxation agreements, the explanations/examples for determining residency have been expanded.

Overview of double taxation treaties and income tax exemption for stays abroad (only in German).

In order to cope with the new world of work, a multilateral framework agreement will allow more flexible -deviating from the conflict of laws- regulations for teleworkers from July 01, 2023.

Short-term work assignments in the UK are possible without a visa on the basis of a purchase or leasing contract. Otherwise a visa is required.

VDMA is campaigning for less bureaucracy in work assignments in Europe. An overview of the facts and figures shows that there is still a long way to go before the Internal Market runs smoothly.

Overview - Events on the topic of reporting obligations for work assignments in Europe