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Option for VAT-taxable rental of real estate: requirements, benefits, and legal implications

  • Rental of immovable property is usually exempt from VAT
  • Option to choose VAT-taxable rental under certain conditions
  • Benefits of VAT-taxable rental include right to input tax deduction and liquidity advantage
  • Conditions for VAT-taxable rental include property not being used as a residence, tenant using property for VAT-taxable activities, and agreement between landlord and tenant
  • Once opted for VAT-taxable rental, cannot be reversed unless conditions are no longer met
  • Failure to meet conditions results in rental being exempt from VAT with consequences for input tax deduction
  • Option for VAT-taxable rental must be invoked within three months of rental start to avoid retroactive VAT exemption
  • Check if all conditions for VAT-taxable rental are met before starting or continuing rental of property

Source: crop.nl

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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