According to the CJEU (C-931/19), the existence of a mere building without any human resources enabling it to act independently does not qualify as a fixed establishment from a VAT perspective. The CJEU clarified that having local staff members is part of the requirements to have a fixed establishment for VAT purposes.
Source: ATOZ
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