- ECJ Case C-726/23 clarifies that intra-group profit adjustments can be considered services for VAT if genuine services and obligations exist.
- Tax authorities can request additional documentation beyond invoices for VAT deductions, but requests must be necessary and proportionate.
- The ruling emphasizes prioritizing economic and commercial reality over formalistic accounting practices.
- The decision impacts how VAT law applies to intra-group settlements and the extent of documentation required for input VAT deductions.
Source: vatabout.com
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