- Public contracting authorities must verify if the VAT amount in bids is correctly calculated according to § 56 VgV.
- If the bid requires a gross amount (net price plus statutory VAT), the VAT stated must comply with legal requirements.
- Incorrect VAT calculation leads to mandatory exclusion of the bid under § 57 VgV.
- Special scrutiny is needed if a bid uses a lower or no VAT rate, especially if this affects price competitiveness.
- Any claimed VAT exemption must be fully examined, including legal grounds such as § 4 Nr. 11b UStG.
Source: roedl.com
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