Court of Justice of the European Union Rules Directors’ Fees Not Subject to VAT

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that directors’ fees should not be subject to VAT.
This decision overturns the previous position of the Luxembourg VAT authorities.
The case started when a member of the board of directors received a VAT tax assessment for their director activities.
The CJEU determined that directors’ activities constitute an economic activity and that the fees can be considered as remuneration for services provided.
This decision may have implications for VAT treatment of directors’ fees in other EU countries.

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