BMF Updates VAT Guidelines on Agricultural and Forestry Services Following BFH Rulings

• The BMF updated the UStAE in section 24.3 regarding average rate taxation for agricultural services.
• The BFH ruled that services exceeding legal requirements for sustainable meat production are subject to average rate taxation.
• The BFH clarified that direct use for agricultural purposes is not always necessary for average rate taxation.
• A separate BFH ruling stated that reforestation services for compliance purposes do not qualify for average rate taxation.
• The BMF adjustments reflect these BFH decisions.

Source: datenbank.nwb.de

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