- Tourist cards promote tourism but present complex VAT issues and uncertainties.
- The variety of models and lack of clear guidelines complicate tax classification.
- Key players include system operators, service partners, and hosts with varying card issuance and financing.
- Cards offer diverse benefits, complicating VAT classification.
- Fundamental VAT questions involve taxable transactions, service providers, and relationships among stakeholders.
Source: datenbank.nwb.de
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