- The Annual Tax Act plans a major VAT group reform through a new Section 2c of the German VAT Act.
- It will introduce an opt-in system, where VAT group effects apply only prospectively after declaration; no opt-out system is planned.
- The draft adds a new liability rule for both the controlling entity and the subsidiary.
- It also codifies existing principles from tax authorities, the ECJ, and the Federal Fiscal Court, including domestic-only effects and the inclusion of partnerships.
- The current rules will remain in force until 31 December 2028, with the new regime mandatory from 1 January 2029.
Source: taxand.com
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