- The Federal Finance Court (BFG) dismissed the complaint of A**** Handels GmbH regarding VAT for 2014 as unfounded; the contested tax assessment remains unchanged.
- The case involved the purchase and sale of a used Porsche 911 Carrera, initially used as a rental car, and its classification for VAT purposes.
- The court found that the transaction was a regular trade sale, not an asset sale, and should be subject to VAT.
- No ordinary appeal to the Administrative Court is permitted.
- The insolvency administrator, Dr. R**** S****, is now party to the proceedings due to the company’s bankruptcy.
Source: findok.bmf.gv.at
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