- The German Ministry of Finance clarified input VAT deduction rules for subsidized service providers operating at a persistent loss.
- Such providers cannot deduct input VAT if the input services are unrelated to taxable activity.
- Eligibility for input VAT deductions requires a two-step test: a direct link between remuneration and performance, and the existence of economic activity.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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