Special VAT deduction for auction houses: only costs related to intermediate art works.

• Sales of art pieces intermediated by auction houses are subject to a special VAT regime
• The margin scheme applies to the sale of art, antiques, and collectibles by auction houses acting on behalf of private individuals
• The special VAT regime applies to handcrafted paintings, drawings, original prints, and lithographs
• The VAT on resale under the margin scheme is based on the difference between the price paid by the buyer and the amount paid by the organizer to the seller
• The price paid by the buyer includes the commission and other additional charges
• VAT on additional charges passed on to the buyer by the auction house is not deductible

Source: eutekne.info

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