- The rules for business leasing also apply to transfer and contribution.
- The VAT ceiling cannot be transferred to the transferee unless mentioned in the contract governing the business transfer.
- If the transferee is a foreign entity, it must be identified for VAT purposes in Italy either directly or through a tax representative.
- This was clarified by the Italian Revenue Agency in response to inquiry number 200 published on August 4, 2025.
- The case involves a complex corporate reorganization with three parties: an Italian company transferring a business branch to a UK legal entity, which partially contributes it to a newly established company in Italy.
Source: eutekne.info
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