Danish Court Rules Acquisition VAT Applies to New Electric Car Purchased from Germany

• The Danish Customs and Tax Administration posted a National Tax Court Decision on August 15
• The decision clarifies acquisition VAT rules for motor vehicle purchases
• An individual bought an electric car from a German dealer
• The Tax Agency assessed acquisition VAT on the purchase
• The vehicle was considered a new means of transport under the VAT Act
• The taxpayer appealed, claiming the vehicle should be considered used
• The National Tax Court found the car to be a new means of transport
• The taxpayer was liable for acquisition VAT in Denmark

Source: news.bloombergtax.com

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