Water Supply VAT Exemption: Only Public Authorities Qualify, Private Recharges Subject to 18% VAT

• Water supplied by a public authority is exempt from VAT.
• The exemption does not apply to private entities recharging or supplying water.
• In the rental industry, landlords recharging water costs to tenants are not exempt.
• Such recharges are subject to VAT at the standard rate of 18 percent.
• VAT exemptions are interpreted strictly and do not extend to recharges.
• Only water services directly supplied by a public authority are exempt.

Source: zampapartners.com

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