- The Italian tax authority clarified that VAT exemption for educational activities applies only when the provider is publicly recognized, typically by a Public Administration.
- A recent ruling denied VAT exemption for language courses funded by the “Resto al Sud” program due to lack of public recognition.
- The exemption requires both an objective requirement (educational purpose) and a subjective requirement (public recognition of the provider).
- The agency maintains a strict interpretation, focusing on formal recognition rather than the substantive educational purpose, which may conflict with broader EU principles.
Source: commercialistatelematico.com
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