- Danish National Tax Court confirmed VAT treatment for imported vehicles.
- Case involved a private individual importing an electric vehicle from Germany.
- Danish Customs and Tax Administration imposed acquisition VAT.
- Vehicle qualified as a new means of transport based on mileage and time since first use.
- Law defines a vehicle as new if it has travelled less than 6000 km or used for less than six months.
- Right of disposal transferred to buyer upon importation supported VAT assessment.
- Individual contested VAT charge, claiming the car should be treated as used.
- Court upheld tax authority’s interpretation, conditions for exemption not met.
- Ruling emphasizes assessing vehicle status as new or used when importing from EU.
- Buyers should consider distance driven and duration of use to avoid VAT liabilities.
Source: globalvatcompliance.com
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