- BMF has issued a statement on the VAT treatment of subsidies
- The distinction between a payment for a service and a non-taxable genuine subsidy is based on the recipient and the purpose of the payment
- Payments made for the recipient to carry out their activities are considered genuine subsidies
- Mutual agreements for payments may not be considered a service exchange if they are made for the recipient’s general ability to operate
- These new principles apply to all open cases
Source: haufe.de
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