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France's new tax intelligence unit finally gets going

The French Ministry of the Economy and Finance, which oversees the National Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (DNRED) in Paris. © Leonid Andronov/iStock

A specialised tax intelligence unit launched in January is being set up within France's DNRED customs intelligence service. Currently comprising fewer than 15 agents, who are undergoing training, it aims to have a staff of 50 within three years. [...]

Published on 14/05/2025 at 04:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes Antoine Izambard, Franck Renaud

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