- The German Federal Fiscal Court clarified VAT exemption rules for intra-Community supplies.
- A tax consultant sold a car to a Romanian company but lacked proof the car arrived in Romania.
- The purchaser did not declare or register the car in Romania.
- The Tax Office denied the VAT exemption due to insufficient documentation.
- The Court ruled the taxpayer could invoke legitimate expectation protection under the VAT Act.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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