- Supreme Administrative Court’s Consideration: The Supreme Administrative Court of Poland has postponed a decision on whether special purpose vehicles (SPVs) acting on behalf of local government units qualify as VAT payers and are eligible for tax exemptions, opting for a deeper review by a seven-member panel due to the complexity of the case.
- Divergent Interpretations: The tax authorities initially concluded that the SPV in question must register as a VAT payer, but a Regional Administrative Court disagreed, suggesting that the SPV was not engaged in market competition and solely performed public tasks for the province, highlighting the ongoing legal uncertainties.
- Need for Clarity in Taxation: Experts emphasize that without a clear resolution, municipal companies risk differing interpretations of their tax obligations, which could lead to unexpected tax liabilities. There is a call for a functional analysis of public task execution to potentially support VAT exemptions for SPVs that operate without generating income from commercial activities.
Source Prawo
