- Spanish Supreme Court has referred a question to CJEU regarding VAT deduction on business expenses
- Spanish tax regulations prevent companies from deducting VAT on expenses like business meals and corporate events
- Disputes between companies and tax authorities due to more restrictive regulations in Spain compared to other EU countries
- Key issue is whether Spanish regulation is protected by “standstill clause” allowing restrictions in place before joining EU
- Lawyers argue restriction was not enforced before 1986 and is contrary to EU law
- CJEU to determine if Spanish regulation violates EU legislation, potentially allowing companies to claim refunds for VAT paid in previous years
- CJEU decision could impact numerous pending claims in Spain.
Source: simmons-simmons.com
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