- Resale of art goods is subject to margin regime in some cases
- VAT applies if the seller of the artwork is a VAT subject
- Different VAT rates apply depending on whether the sale is made by the artist or by someone else
- Artists often sell their works through professional intermediaries using the mandate scheme
- If the intermediary acts without representation, there is assumed to be a double transfer of the goods for VAT purposes
Source: eutekne.info
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