Exclusion of reduced VAT rate on rental of cabin sailboats, Court ruling, 21 December 2023

• The reduced VAT rate does not apply to the rental of cabin sailboats.
• The case involves X, who rents cabin sailboats and also provides facilities in a marina.
• X argues that the rental of sailboats qualifies as providing an opportunity for sports activities, therefore the reduced VAT rate should apply.
• The court disagrees and states that the facilities provided by X do not qualify as a sports facility.
• X also does not have an exclusive water course, further ruling out the qualification of a sports facility.
• The ruling was made by the Noord-Nederland Court on December 21, 2023.

Source: nlfiscaal.nl

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