Category: Technology
EU Deforestation Regulation postponed again: How to get your SAP transport and logistics processes ready for the end of 2026
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has been the subject of debate for months. Now it's official: the mandatory application date has been postponed again. For companies, this does not mean the all-clear, but it does present a valuable opportunity to thoroughly prepare processes and IT systems now.
New Year – time for the new SOVA master file: Are you ready?
At the turn of the year, the Federal Statistical Office regularly publishes the updated goods directory for foreign trade statistics (WA). This also includes the new SOVA master file, which contains all valid statistical goods numbers and goods descriptions for the coming year.
Important change in the verification of VAT identification numbers from November 30
From November 30, 2025, the technical interface for checking foreign VAT identification numbers (VAT ID) will change. The Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt) will decommission the previous interface. Companies that have digitally connected their VAT ID checking must therefore adapt their processes
New BIS 50 Percent Rule and End-User Screenings: What Companies Need to know and do now
Export controls are evolving. A new rule issued by the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is significantly reshaping the sanctions landscape. Companies with business ties to the U.S. should update their screening processes by November 2025 at the latest. This article explains why — and how to stay ahead.
Customs tariff numbers in SAP
Efficiently determine and maintain customs tariff numbers in SAP: Avoid risks, automate processes, and ensure legally compliant pricing with Mercoline.
New sanctions list at Reguvis: What you need to know about the Additional Lists (AL)
New sanctions list at Reguvis: What you need to know about the Additional Lists (AL) Since July 1, 2025, Reguvis has been providing a new sanctions list: the so-called Additional Lists (AL). These supplement the existing offering under the name HADDEX Sanctions Lists and provide greater clarity in the area of export control and compliance.
CBAM 2027: How and why companies should act now
With the CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism), the EU is creating a new instrument that promotes climate-friendly production worldwide by bringing climate-damaging imports more into line with European environmental standards. A transition phase will apply until February 2027, but inaction would be a costly risk. In this article, we show why companies should take action now, which products are affected, and what specific changes the latest legislation will bring.
Seamless logistics in the SAP sales process: Why 3PL integration is crucial now
PEP lists are increasingly becoming the focus of regulatory authorities, and not just in the financial sector. PEP checks are also becoming increasingly important for SAP user companies with international business relationships or public sector clients. But what does this mean in concrete terms for compliance processes? And how can such audit obligations be efficiently integrated into SAP systems?
PEP lists in compliance: What companies should know when checking business partners
PEP lists are increasingly becoming the focus of regulatory authorities, and not just in the financial sector. PEP checks are also becoming increasingly important for SAP user companies with international business relationships or public sector clients. But what does this mean in concrete terms for compliance processes? And how can such audit obligations be efficiently integrated into SAP systems?
New free trade agreements with the EU: What is the status of the Mercosur agreement?
The Mercosur-EU trade agreement gives the EU access to one of the largest domestic markets in Latin America. With Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay as partners, the agreement strengthens the export of EU goods - with a trade volume of 56 billion euros (2023), this is a significant step for the European economy.