- The Tallinn Circuit Court upheld retroactive VAT registration of a Czech car sales company in Estonia, finding its real business activities were carried on in Estonia despite Czech incorporation.
- The Court held that VAT registration in Estonia does not require a fixed establishment as a prerequisite; the key test is whether taxable turnover in Estonia exceeds the EUR 40,000 threshold.
- Evidence showed the company handed over cars in Estonia, served mostly Estonian customers, used Estonian contracts/contact details, and maintained an Estonian bank account, while Czech activity was limited mainly to vehicle purchases and tax filings.
- The Court also found the company had a fixed establishment in Estonia, but said this was an additional basis rather than the sole basis for registration.
- Use of the reverse charge mechanism does not eliminate a supplier’s own obligation to register for VAT.
Source: vatabout.com
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