- The European Court of Justice ruled that points issued in Lyko Operations’ loyalty program do not qualify as vouchers for VAT purposes.
- A voucher requires an obligation to accept it as (partial) payment and clear documentation of the goods/services and conditions, which Lyko’s points lack.
- The points only entitle customers to a low-value reward with a future purchase, and the company is not obliged to accept them as payment.
- The ruling highlights that whether something is a voucher is highly fact-specific, leaving open questions for Dutch VAT practice regarding the classification and taxation of such loyalty points.
Source: vanoers.nl
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