- No input VAT deduction is allowed when a private foundation rents an apartment to its founder at less than 50% of the market rent.
- Such an arrangement is considered a hidden distribution.
- This results in the exclusion of input VAT deduction according to § 12 Abs 2 Z 2 lit a UStG.
- Based on the decision of the Austrian Supreme Administrative Court (VwGH) from 17.12.2025, Ra 2024/13/0033.
Source: leitnerleitner.com
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