- The VAT treatment of coworking services is not yet clearly defined.
- Assessment depends on the specific composition and scope of the service packages offered.
- It must be determined whether the services are a single taxable supply or if ancillary services are subordinate to tax-exempt leasing.
- There is currently no established case law or official guidance from tax authorities.
- Operators generally aim to avoid tax-exempt revenues to maintain their input tax deduction rights.
Source: datenbank.nwb.de
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