- The Italian Revenue Agency issued guidance on VAT for window supply and installation.
- A company in retail and home improvement sought clarification on the reduced 4 percent VAT rate.
- The 4 percent VAT rate applies only to service contracts aimed at removing barriers.
- Supply-with-installation contracts are considered sales if the main purpose is delivering goods.
- The reduced VAT rate does not apply if the contract’s main obligation is delivering goods.
- The predominant value was related to the windows, not installation, excluding the reduced rate.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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