- The CJEU case Lyko Operations AB examined whether loyalty points in a customer rewards program count as vouchers for VAT purposes.
- The Court found they do not, because the points could not be used independently, were not transferable or redeemable for cash, and were only usable together with another purchase.
- Instead, the points were treated as a bonus linked to a future purchase, not as payment or part-payment for specific goods or services.
- Therefore, the special VAT rules for single-purpose or multi-purpose vouchers do not apply to this kind of loyalty point scheme.
- The ruling matters for retailers and e-commerce businesses, and shows that VAT treatment depends on the exact design of the loyalty program.
Source: accace.cz
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