- The municipality X is responsible for the separate collection or collection and sorting of packaging waste from household waste.
- X receives a compensation for these activities but has not paid VAT on these payments.
- X has been issued with VAT assessments as a result.
- X has also claimed a contribution from the BCF for the VAT incurred on the costs of these activities, but these contributions have been reclaimed from X.
- The court in The Hague rules that X provides a service to the packaging industry, which is subject to VAT.
- X’s argument based on the principle of legitimate expectations is rejected.
- The court also rejects X’s claim that the reverse charge mechanism applies.
- The appeal is dismissed.
Source: nlfiscaal.nl
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