- The CJEU confirmed that late VAT registration does not remove a taxpayer’s right to deduct input VAT.
- National authorities cannot deny a pre-registration VAT deduction by requiring physical presence.
- The Rotex Europe case reinforces that VAT deduction rights remain available despite delayed registration.
Source: meridianglobalservices.com
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