- The case involves a dispute over whether the membership fees paid by members of a vehicle enthusiasts association are subject to VAT.
- The court rules that there is not a direct enough connection between the fees and the activities organized by the association, so the fees are not subject to VAT.
- The court states that for VAT to apply, there must be a direct link between the goods or services provided and the payment received.
- The tax authority argues that the fees give members the right to participate in all events organized by the association, but the court finds this argument unconvincing.
- The court notes that the association’s website states that there are 11 events per year, but the association confirms that there may be fewer events.
- The tax authority fails to prove that members can enforce the organization of events, and the court dismisses the argument that members can threaten to cancel their membership if there are not enough events.
Source: uitspraken.rechtspraak.nl
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