title: Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union
text: # Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union
  
  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.
  
  Previously, the Directorate-General was organised into the following five directorates:
  
  * Directorate A: Customs Policy, Legislation, Tariff
  * Directorate B: Security & Safety, Trade Facilitation & International coordination
  * Directorate C: Indirect Taxation and Tax Administration
  * Directorate D: Direct taxation, Tax Coordination, Economic Analysis and Evaluation
  * Directorate E: Resources and International Affairs
  