- Indivisible Supply Determination: The District Court of The Hague ruled that the lease from X to the Royal Conservatoire cannot be classified as a “rental-plus” arrangement. The court found that the acts involved are so closely linked that they constitute a single indivisible supply related to the provision of part of the building.
- Background of the Lease Agreement: In 2013, the municipality of The Hague established a cooperation agreement with the X Foundation and the Royal Conservatoire, leading to the municipality leasing the Amare educational and cultural complex to X. Subsequently, X sublet part of the building to the Royal Conservatoire, later transitioning to a user agreement in 2021.
- Court’s Findings on Services: The court concluded that X’s activities were primarily focused on the basic provision of the leased space rather than as a service involving enhanced rental. The additional responsibilities taken on by X, such as maintenance, monitoring, cleaning, and paying utility costs, do not alter the nature of the supply, which remains categorized as merely the provision of goods in the form of leased space.
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