- The EU VAT Directive aims for harmonization but allows member states flexibility in implementation.
- This flexibility results in differences in VAT treatment for supplies involving installation.
- EU law taxes supplies with installation at the location of installation.
- German VAT law narrowly defines work supplies and uses the reverse charge mechanism if the supplier is not based in Germany.
- These differences cause challenges in cross-border transactions.
- Businesses face varying interpretations and rules on fixed establishments and place-of-supply provisions.
Source: taxand.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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