Post-tax exemption: Financial expert warns of a competitive situation that threatens the company's existence

Post-tax exemption: Financial expert warns of a competitive situation that threatens the company's existence

According to a report by www.welt.de, the Federal Ministry of Economics is planning a sales tax exemption for Deutsche Post in its corporate mail business. This proposal has drawn strong criticism from smaller competitors who fear for their existence. This measure could place an unequal burden on the industry and stifle competition.

Financial experts assume that a sales tax exemption for Deutsche Post of over 300 million euros per year could lead to a significant competitive disadvantage for smaller companies. The tax relief would only benefit the post office as it is considered a universal service provider, while smaller companies would still have to charge sales tax. Walther Otremba, spokesman for the Federal Association of Letter Services, warns that this could lead to the postal service becoming a monopolist again, which would seriously disadvantage small companies.

The sales tax exemption could further strengthen Deutsche Post's market share and put smaller competitors in distress. It is feared that this will lead to market distortion and significantly reduce competition. If the reform of the postal law is completed in spring 2024, these effects could already be felt from then on.

The planned sales tax exemption for Deutsche Post in the corporate mail business is causing considerable uncertainty and resistance in the industry, as the measure could potentially have serious effects on competition and the market structure.