- The Latvian State Revenue Service issued guidance on VAT for land sales with infrastructure.
- A company sought clarification on VAT for newly-created land plots with infrastructure.
- VAT applies to land plot sales due to a valid building permit.
- Infrastructure like water and sewage systems is not considered unused real estate.
- Changing land use from agricultural to residential does not affect VAT applicability.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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