Individual interpretation – correct position on the lack of right to deduct VAT expenses for the implementation of the hospital’s medical equipment exchange project

• The letter is a response to a request for an individual interpretation of tax laws regarding the deduction of VAT on expenses related to a medical equipment exchange project in a hospital.
• The project aims to replace outdated medical equipment in the hospital’s operating block and introduce new procedures to improve the quality and safety of surgical procedures.
• The project is funded 85% by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and 15% by the hospital’s own funds.
• The investment includes construction work and the purchase of modern equipment and medical devices.
• The company providing medical services is registered as an active VAT taxpayer and is exempt from VAT for certain medical services.
• The company also engages in taxable activities such as leasing premises and providing various other services.
• The company currently applies a VAT deduction rate of 2%.
• The letter confirms that the company is not entitled to deduct VAT on expenses related to the project, as it falls under the exempted category of VAT.

Source: sip.lex.pl

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