Simplification Rules Denied for Middlemen Involved in VAT Fraud in Triangular Transactions

• Simplification rules for three-party trade should be denied to intermediaries who knew or should have known about involvement in VAT fraud.
• The benefit of Article 42 (not making an intra-Union acquisition under the reserve rule) is denied if the intermediary was aware or should have been aware of participation in VAT fraud within the supply chain.
• Reference: Case T-646/24 MS KLJUČAROVCI, point 61.

Source: www4.skatteverket.se

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