Customs and Trade breakfast event
- Date:
- 1 December 2026
- Time:
- 8:30–11:00
- Location:
- Svalner Atlas Helsinki Office, Eteläesplanadi 8, 00130 Helsinki. Entrance via Cafe Linkosuo
Join Svalner Atlas and ECUS for a morning seminar where we discuss current developments and practical challenges in international trade, customs and import VAT.
Do you know how customs developments, Brexit, the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), and import VAT may affect your business? During the event, our speakers will provide insights into key topics affecting companies today, including the latest customs developments, the continuing impact of Brexit, the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), and practical import VAT considerations that remain highly relevant but are often less discussed in the Finnish market.
The event focuses on practical perspectives and opportunities for businesses operating internationally, helping participants understand upcoming developments and identify areas where proactive planning can reduce risks and improve efficiency.
The event is free of charge. Please register using the form below by 24 November. You may also submit a question in advance through the registration form if you wish. Places are limited, so we encourage you to register early.
Who is the event aimed at?
The event is for customs and compliance specialists, finance professionals, CEOs, CFOs, tax professionals, and anyone involved in international trade, customs, VAT or regulatory compliance.
Agenda
- 8:30 – Doors open and breakfast served
- 8:55–9.05 – Opening & introduction | Piia Ahonen and Lotta Hankimo, Svalner Atlas (presentation in English)
- 09:05–9.25 – Customs landscape: key developments and future outlook (US, EU and customs reform) | Milad Samadi & Johan Jigrup, Svalner Atlas (presentation in English)
- 09:25–9.50 – UK & Brexit 5 years on – practical implications and the future customs outlook for businesses | Eleanor Caine, Ryan UK (presentation in English)
- 09:50–10.20 – EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation): What Finnish companies need to know | Shingo Masuda, Senior Expert, Finnish Food Authority (presentation in Finnish)
- 10.20–10:40 – Import VAT: practical considerations, differing practices | Piia Ahonen, Svalner Altas & comments by Esko Holopainen, CEO, ECUS Finland Oy (presentation in Finnish)
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