Supreme Administrative Court Rules Property Modification by Purchaser Not Subject to VAT, Differing from CJEU Case

• The Supreme Administrative Court reviewed case I FSK 2150/21 on 23 April 2025.
• The case involved a power of attorney given by a property seller to a prospective buyer.
• The power of attorney allowed the buyer to make property modifications.
• The Court decided these activities are not typical of real estate trading.
• The transaction is not subject to VAT.
• The Court noted differences from case C-213/24 (Grzera) judged by the CJEU.
• The CJEU’s judgment is not applicable to this case.

Source: kpmg.com

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