- Czech Financial Administration clarified VAT rules on real estate effective July 1, 2025.
- Key concepts redefined and VAT rules aligned with EU case law for land and buildings.
- Broader VAT exemptions for transfers of completed property; taxation limited to first supplies within 23 months of completion or substantial change.
- “Substantial change” now defined as construction altering use/living conditions with costs over 30% of tax base.
- New classifications and harmonized floor area rules for residential/social housing affect reduced VAT rate eligibility.
- Reduced VAT rates now restricted to social housing and related construction; updated rules for work on completed or mixed-use buildings.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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