- Swiss Federal Tax Administration opens consultation on draft VAT guidelines for energy self-consumption associations
- Draft addresses VAT implications for energy distribution, sale, and exchange related to ZEVs
- Energy billed as ancillary rental costs treated same as rent for VAT purposes
- Standard VAT rate applies to energy sold from photovoltaic installations within Switzerland
- Input VAT deductions possible for installation and operational expenses with specific criteria
- Simplified procedure introduced for energy exchanges between VAT-registered entities
- Practical examples provided for various VAT treatment scenarios
- Feedback on draft guidelines accepted until June 2
Source: globalvatcompliance.com
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