Current reform plans threaten the existence of small mail service providers - financial experts warn of postal monopoly.

Current reform plans threaten the existence of small mail service providers - financial experts warn of postal monopoly.

According to a report by www.sueddeutsche.de, a legislative proposal is being discussed in the Federal Ministry of Economics that would exempt the postal service from sales tax in the area of ​​mail business to corporate customers. This is causing fears among the Post Office's smaller competitors, who fear that the tax break could stifle competition and endanger their existence. This concern is based on the assumption that the postal service's tax advantages would make the business environment unfair and disadvantage smaller companies.

The facts show that the postal industry generated sales of 7.7 billion euros last year, of which 1.1 billion were attributable to postal competitors, which corresponds to a market share of around 14 percent. If the tax relief for the post office takes effect, small companies that still have to charge sales tax could be disadvantaged in competition. The tax losses for the state are estimated at more than 300 million euros per year, which in turn could have an impact on public finances.

The potential risk that the postal service will become a monopolist again as a result of the tax relief could limit competition in the mail business and reduce diversity in the industry. This would have serious implications for market dynamics and innovation in this sector. In addition, it could lead to a concentration of business in a few large companies, which could potentially have long-term negative effects on customers and consumers.

It remains to be seen how the legal reform in the area of ​​postal law will proceed and what long-term effects it will have on the postal industry and competition. It is of great importance to analyze the potential consequences from different perspectives in order to ensure a balanced and fair regulation.