- The Italian Supreme Court clarified that VAT exemption under art. 8-bis D.P.R. 633/1972 applies to both goods and services necessary for the arming and navigation of ships engaged in economic activities on the high seas.
- This exemption is not limited to technical services but is based on the functional necessity for navigation, aligning with EU law and favoring a substantive interpretation.
- The ruling rejects a restrictive and formalistic approach, emphasizing the practical role of the service in enabling maritime activity.
- The case involved a dispute over VAT on services provided to a Portuguese maritime company, with the Court confirming the broader application of the exemption regardless of the formal classification of the service.
Source: commercialistatelematico.com
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