- VAT refunds on bad debts is a hot topic in international and Bulgaria court practice
- Bulgaria introduced a legal framework for bad-debt relief in the local VAT Act in 2023
- CJEU decision on a Bulgarian request for a preliminary ruling could open the door for VAT refund opportunities for past periods
- CJEU held that a supplier is entitled to reduce the tax base and claim a VAT refund on bad debts
- Recent decisions of the CJEU and local Bulgarian practice have discussed the issue of VAT refund for bad debts
- 2024 CJEU judgment increases the possibility of successful VAT refund on uncollectible debts
- Opportunity for persons denied a VAT refund to seek state compensation for damages from applying excessive conditions contrary to EU law
Source: globaltaxnews.ey.com
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