- The High Court rules that the ABB assessments were correctly imposed on X nv in relation to the construction of the hotel.
- X nv is considered an entrepreneur and is entitled to deduct ABB invoiced by subcontractors at the 6% rate.
- X nv was established in 2015 for the construction of a hotel in Bonaire, with Y nv as the client.
- X nv mainly uses subcontractors for the construction work.
- After completing the hotel, X nv invoices Y nv without charging General Consumption Tax.
- The tax inspector imposes ABB assessments on X nv after a tax audit, taking into account input tax.
- X nv disagrees, arguing that it cannot be considered an “entrepreneur” or “producer” under ABB regulations.
- The Common Court of Justice of Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba rules that the ABB assessments were correctly imposed on X nv as it is an entrepreneur.
- X nv appeals to the Supreme Court, claiming the right to deduct input tax.
- The Supreme Court confirms that the ABB assessments were correctly imposed on X nv for the hotel construction.
- X nv is entitled to deduct ABB invoiced by subcontractors at the 6% rate, even if the correct rate should have been 8% for goods.
- The Supreme Court reduces the assessments by $382,237 and $6,199.
Source: taxlive.nl
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