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VAT Treatment of Digital Competency Certifications: Denial of VAT Exemption Due to Objective Requirement Deficiency

  • The taxpayer division and central direction for small and medium enterprises issued a response regarding VAT treatment for digital skills certifications.
  • The inquiry concerns whether digital skills certifications X and Y, issued by an accredited entity, qualify for VAT exemption under a specific decree.
  • ALFA is officially recognized for promoting digital skills and certifying them to aid public administration and business modernization.
  • Certification X is mandatory for certain educational rankings and attests to specific digital skills.
  • Certification Y is key for educators’ digital skills development and is integrated into national strategies.
  • The entity seeks clarification on VAT exemption applicability and potential exclusion causes.
  • The certifications are not linked to a training course but are argued to serve public interest, similar to other recognized certifications that are VAT exempt.

Source: agenziaentrate.gov.it

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