- ECJ ruled on VAT liability when Austrian indoor playground operator incorrectly charged 20% instead of 13% VAT rate to non-taxable customers
- Court determined that businesses are not liable for VAT incorrectly invoiced to non-taxable persons, even when they also serve taxable customers
- Final consumers with no deduction rights refers only to non-taxable persons, not taxable entities who choose not to deduct
- National authorities may estimate VAT liability under simplified invoicing schemes considering all relevant circumstances
- Ruling provides legal clarity for businesses that apply wrong VAT rates to private consumers and limits correction restrictions
Source: globalvatcompliance.com
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