Refund Right Follows VAT Credit in Business Transfer: Legal Subject Varies Based on Agreement

• In the case of a business transfer, the transfer of the VAT credit can be agreed upon
• The VAT credit can be included in the transfer or excluded
• If the VAT credit is transferred, the new owner of the business can claim a refund
• The VAT credit is automatically transferred with the business transfer
• The new owner of the business is the legitimate entity to request a refund of the VAT credit
• Legal confirmation that the transfer of the credit can occur even if it has not been claimed yet
• The new owner of the business must meet the requirements to request a refund of the VAT credit

Source: eutekne.info

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