VAT Rate Determination for Refurbishment Work on Private Property by Civil Servant Abroad

• The petitioner is a civil servant with a property in the tax territory for private use.
• The consultation is about the VAT rate for refurbishment work on the property.
• The DGT states that the company doing the work is considered a businessperson or professional.
• Supplies of goods and services by the company are subject to VAT.
• To determine the VAT rate, section 91 of the VAT Act is referenced.
• If the company provides materials costing more than 40% of the taxable amount, the VAT rate is 21%.
• If the material cost is less than 40%, the VAT rate is reduced to 10%.

Source: crowe.com

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