- A decision by the Hessian Fiscal Court prompts a detailed examination of conditions under which a business can claim tax exemption for intra-community supplies without a confirmation of arrival.
- The focus is on evidence requirements and the protection of legitimate expectations.
- Incorrect information regarding VAT identification numbers is not discussed.
- Businesses must prove conditions for tax exemption for intra-community supplies.
- Tax exemption generally requires the goods to reach another member state and the buyer to act as a taxpayer.
Source: datenbank.nwb.de
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