- The Dutch Supreme Court has asked the CJEU to clarify the VAT treatment of newly built, leased property transfers by developers.
- The main issue is whether such transfers are subject to VAT or can be considered a transfer of a going concern, which would avoid VAT.
- Conflicting Dutch court rulings have created uncertainty for developers about applying the going concern regime.
- The case involves a developer converting an office building into apartments, leasing them VAT exempt, and then selling the property.
- The Supreme Court seeks guidance on whether the VAT exemption applies in this scenario under EU law.
Source: loyensloeff.com
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