- The Latvian State Revenue Service clarified VAT exemption criteria for business transfers in asset sale agreements.
- A business transfer is exempt from VAT if the buyer acquires all essential assets and liabilities and continues the business in Latvia.
- If the buyer does not continue the business in Latvia, VAT applies to the total consideration for the transferred assets and liabilities.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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