- FG Münster ruled on a case involving a direct refund claim against the tax authority for overpaid VAT to suppliers
- The court determined that a direct claim derived from EU law exists even if the supplier claims the right to correct the invoice has expired
- This type of claim is known as a “Reemtsma claim” and allows for a refund of overpaid VAT to suppliers
Source: datenbank.nwb.de
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