- Training courses for public security operators, such as local police, are exempt from VAT if aimed at qualification or maintaining professional requirements.
- If the course fee also includes the supply of goods and this is not separately specified, the VAT exemption does not apply.
- The clarification comes from the Italian Revenue Agency’s response to a specific inquiry.
- If goods (e.g., telescopic batons) are included in a single, undivided fee, the entire transaction is subject to standard VAT.
Source: eutekne.info
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