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Austria Seeks Clarity on Tax Treatment for Cross-Border EV Charging

  • The Federal Association for Electric Mobility Austria seeks clarity on tax treatment of charging electric vehicles abroad
  • Collaboration with key providers like Smartrics and ENBW to establish clear guidelines
  • Seeking support from the Federal Ministry of Finance
  • Ministry clarifies that charging an electric vehicle by a mobility provider constitutes a unified supply of electricity
  • Determination of place of supply follows VAT guidelines, primarily the location of the charging terminal
  • This aligns with consensus of all Member States and facilitates inter-business transactions
  • Ongoing discussions on European Commission proposal for VAT rules in the digital age

Source: globalvatcompliance.com

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