Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union
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The Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD) is a Directorate-General of the European Commission. The DG Taxation and Customs manages, defends and develops the customs union as a vital part of protecting the external borders of the European Union. It also co-ordinates taxation policy across the European Union.
Structure
The Directorate-General is presently organised into five directorates:
Directorate A: Customs
Directorate B: Digital Delivery of Customs and Taxation Policies
Directorate C: Indirect Taxation and Tax Administration
Directorate D: Direct taxation, Tax Coordination, Economic Analysis and Evaluation
Directorate E: International and General Affairs
The department is headed by Director-General Mr Gerassimos Thomas, a Greek national. Since January 2022, Mr Thomas is supported by a Principal Adviser for Strategy and Economic Analysis Coordination.
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