- Commercial practices for complex operations follow general principles, but final assessments depend on the specific case. BOI-ANNX-000503 lists relevant European Court of Justice rulings by sector. Notably, insurance services linked to goods or services might be exempt from VAT if the buyer has a choice of insurer and the services are priced separately, a distinction supported by court rulings. The Lyon Administrative Court of Appeal’s decision on ski rental insurance and transport highlights the importance of optionality in this distinction.
Source: bofip.impots.gouv.fr
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