- The Italian Revenue Agency has determined that parking and umbrella rentals at a water park are accessory services to park entry.
- These services are subject to a 10 percent VAT rate, the same as park entry.
- The decision was clarified in response to a query from a company operating a permanent theme park.
- The park’s location necessitates private transportation due to insufficient public transport.
- The beach area is covered with paid umbrellas and cabanas, with limited free sunbeds and no free area.
- Permanent parks are considered traveling shows and benefit from a 10 percent VAT rate.
- Accessory services are not independently taxed but included in the main service’s VAT base.
- For a service to be accessory, it must complete or enable the main service, be provided by the same or a related party, and be directed to the same recipient.
- The parking service is considered inherently accessory as it facilitates access for visitors using private transport.
Source: eutekne.info
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