- The CJEU ruled that the sale of in-game “gold” is subject to VAT and does not qualify for the financial services exemption under Article 135(1)(e) of the EU VAT Directive.
- In-game gold is not considered legal tender or a virtual currency for VAT exemption purposes, as it is only usable within the game and not accepted as payment outside it.
- The CJEU also found that in-game gold does not qualify as a multi-purpose voucher under the VAT Directive.
- The taxable value for VAT purposes is the total consideration received from the sale of in-game gold, not just the margin between purchase and sale prices.
Source: kpmg.com
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