Stay ahead of the 2026 French VAT changes. Keep your goods moving with Europa Flow Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) shipping solution

From 1 January 2026, new VAT rules reshaped how UK exporters moved goods into France and the wider EU.

As the UK’s market leader in Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) shipping solution, our in-house customs team brings deep expertise and fully integrated software systems to the challenge. We’ve developed future-ready DDP Flow solutions so businesses can adapt smoothly, remain compliant, and keep goods moving without disruption.

Two simple ways to keep your goods moving in 2026 with Europa Flow Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) shipping solution

Technically your customer becomes the Importer of Record. Although responsibility for duties, fees and compliance remain as they are today.
Your customer would sign a simple form which would both empower us and enable us to exempt Import VAT on their behalf.
Europa handles compliance and representation on behalf of you and your customers.
Your consignments continue to flow seamlessly, just like they do today.
In principle, nothing changes for your customer other than the need to sign a form.
The simplest DDP alternative – We take care of the paperwork, no extra cost or effort for you.

You remain as the Importer of Record.
Currently we use our French VAT number to exempt Import VAT.
From Jan 26 we would use your French VAT number to exempt Import VAT.
As a result we would set you up with a French VAT number free of charge.
We would also manage all French VAT reporting, related to these shipments, at no additional cost.
No change for your customers – the process feels exactly the same

The Europa Flow advantage:

– Seamless customs clearance without customer involvement.
– No delays from additional paperwork.
– Zero unexpected fees for your European customers.

Get faster deliveries, lower costs, happier customers

Is your business struggling with unexpected delays, costs, and paperwork when shipping goods from the UK post-Brexit? Europa Road's market-leading solutions cut through the complexities, ensuring your European customers receive shipments just like they did pre-Brexit.
Traditional DAP shipping methods are no longer enough. With our Delivered Duty Paid shipping (DDP) solutions, we handle all customs formalities on your behalf.
"These simple solutions keep goods flowing smoothly," allowing you to focus on your core operations while we ensure faster deliveries, lower costs, and happier customers on the other end.

In-house customs control for complete confidence

Europa Worldwide Group is one of the UK’s largest independent logistics operators. Our customs operation is fully in-house, with a team of 100 customs experts working across the UK, Ireland, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. We manage both the transport and the customs clearance on your behalf, without third-party brokers—so decisions are faster, accountability is clear, and your goods keep moving.

With a presence at key EU points of entry and exit, we provide consistent processes and a single standard of compliance across your shipments. One partner. One process. End-to-end confidence.

What our customers are saying about Europa Flow

Rated 5 out of 5

“Thank you for coming to our rescue! Simply one of the most professional and helpful freight companies we have dealt with. The staff are always willing to go the extra mile when it comes to finding solutions to meet our tight delivery deadlines. Our experience with Europa Flow has been extremely positive, we have finally found a reliable freight forwarder when it comes to our exports into Europe after Brexit.”

“We started to use Europa for shipments from the U.K. into the European Union after Brexit and found the Europa Flow service met the needs of our customers there. Europa management supported the implementation well and delivered the actions they promised both during and after the implementation in due time. As a result, our deliveries from the U.K. to our EU customers happen seamlessly and within agreed transit times.”

Why Europa Road freight is preferred by thousands of our customers

We offer in-house built proprietary tracking technology

Our customers can access Europa Road’s services and transport update over the phone, via email and via LeoWeb – our easy-to-use customer portal which allows customers to create consignments, print labels, track consignments and receive online IOD or POD information, ensuring peace of mind, every step of the way.

Dedicated customer service

Our experienced and friendly Account Managers and Customer Service teams are always close-at-hand.
We pride ourselves on building solid, long-term relationships with our customers, based on quality of service and value for money.

Timed collection and delivery

Europa Road's timed collection and delivery service offers precise shipment monitoring through advanced tracking software, giving you complete visibility and control over your supply chain.
This unmatched level of oversight provides invaluable peace of mind, allowing you to streamline logistics operations and boost profitability.

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