- A permanent establishment (PE) for VAT purposes requires permanence in Portugal, adequate human and technical resources, and operational autonomy.
- The structure must be able to receive, use, and autonomously perform contracted services in Portugal.
- Merely having a postal address or facilities without resources or a representative with decision-making power does not qualify as a PE.
- This is the first PTA ruling to clearly define PE for VAT, aligning with EU Regulation 282/2011 and CJEU case law.
Source: garrigues.com
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