The renovation of two monumental buildings into a hotel was not deemed the production of a new good under the VAT Act. This is because the structural modifications were too limited, as essential construction elements like the roof, floors, stairs, and lifts were not replaced. Despite the high investment costs and the change of function from office to hotel, the court ruled it did not essentially constitute new construction. The court confirmed that only radical changes to the building’s structure can lead to a newly produced good, resulting in the denial of the VAT exemption and the request for transfer tax refund.
Source: fiscaalvanmorgen.nl
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