- The European Court of Justice concluded that internal operations between members of a VAT group, operating as a single taxable person, are not subject to VAT.
- The case involved a German public foundation and a company receiving cleaning and patient transport services within a VAT group.
- The German tax authority considered some services taxable while others were not, leading to a legal dispute.
- The Court ruled that transactions within a VAT group are not subject to VAT, even if the recipient cannot deduct the VAT paid.
- The decision aims to prevent tax distortions and ensure consistent interpretation of VAT regulations in the EU.
Source: audiconsultores-etlglobal.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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