- The FTA has introduced significant changes and clarifications to the notification procedure, especially affecting real estate transactions, effective from 11 February 2025 (or 1 July 2025 if not favorable to taxpayers).
- The mandatory notification procedure now applies even if the transfer is not taxable, extending to individual property transfers and all tax-neutral reorganizations under Art. 19 and 61 DBG.
- The freedom to choose the notification procedure is restricted in certain cases, requiring careful documentation to avoid future VAT issues.
- For market value transactions, the notification procedure is only mandatory if a real estate business is transferred, which may cause legal uncertainty due to varying interpretations.
- Errors in contract implementation regarding the notification procedure can result in significant VAT costs and are difficult to correct retrospectively.
Source: nexia.com
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