- The Italian Revenue Agency issued Resolution No. 7/2026 clarifying input VAT deductibility for SPVs in merger leveraged buyouts.
- To deduct input VAT, the taxpayer must be a taxable person and use goods/services for taxable economic activities.
- Holding companies that only own shares and do not participate in management cannot deduct input VAT.
- Holding companies acting as SPVs in MLBO transactions may qualify for input VAT deduction if they meet the criteria.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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