- The 4% VAT rate for food and beverage services in university canteens does not apply to the bar-cold table service provided at the university.
- The same company that provides the bar-cold table service is also required to provide a hot meal service.
- The Italian Revenue Agency clarifies that the 4% VAT rate does not apply to all services provided by the company.
- University canteens are considered similar to school canteens for VAT purposes.
- The bar-cold table service does not meet the criteria to be classified as a canteen service.
- The bar-cold table service will be subject to a 10% VAT rate.
Source: eutekne.info
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