- The Spanish Supreme Court allows VAT recovery on costs related to exempt or non-business transactions if they benefit the company’s general activity.
- Input VAT on advisory services for expropriation procedures was deemed deductible due to its link to the company’s overall business.
- Such costs can be treated as general overheads, making the related VAT recoverable.
- The decision aligns with VAT neutrality principles and CJEU case-law.
- The judgment is binding on Tax Authorities, enabling businesses to use this criterion for VAT recovery in audits or litigation.
Source: dlapiper.com
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