Port Services: Mooring and Navigation Aid Fees – VAT Implications Explained

A nautical club provides mooring services and pays the navigation aid fee to the Port Authority on behalf of boat owners
The fee is passed on to customers and is subject to VAT
Taxes and fees included in the total amount of a transaction determine its taxability
The navigation aid fee should be included in the taxable base of port services, as there is a direct link between mooring services and the fee
Even without a direct link, the fee would still be subject to VAT as part of the overall port services provided by the entity to customers.

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.