- The case concerned whether three courses offered by the taxpayer were exempt from VAT as educational services under Art. 21 para. 2 no. 11 lit. b VAT Act.
- Only courses primarily intended to impart knowledge or achieve learning objectives qualify for the exemption.
- Services mainly for entertainment, well-being, personality development, or advice are not exempt, even if they include educational elements.
- The court found that two courses were not exempt as they mainly promoted personality development.
- One course was exempt as it primarily imparted knowledge and skills, despite using personality development methods.
Source: bvger.weblaw.ch
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