- The distinction between single-purpose vouchers (SPV) and multi-purpose vouchers (MPV) must be made when determining the VAT treatment of vouchers
- The location of the transaction for end consumers and the amount of VAT due must be known at the time of voucher issuance
- The case involved a company selling prepaid cards for digital content in the EU with different country codes
- The European Court ruled that the place of service was known at the time of card issuance based on the terms of use and country codes
- The Court emphasized that the VAT treatment should not depend on potential abusive practices by end users
- The ruling highlights the importance of considering the terms of use and transaction circumstances when qualifying vouchers for VAT purposes
Source: mddp.pl
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