- The president of the Order of Architects criticizes the government’s proposal on VAT for architecture projects.
- He argues that architecture services should always be taxed at 6% VAT, not just when part of a construction contract.
- Currently, standalone architectural services are taxed at 23%, which he calls an unacceptable inequity.
- The unequal tax treatment between engineering and architecture projects is highlighted as a major issue.
- This situation is said to be stalling the market.
Source: jornaldenegocios.pt
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