- The Italian Tax Agency said the water potability/quality analysis service for water distributed in residential buildings is subject to the ordinary VAT rate.
- The reduced 10% VAT for ordinary/extraordinary maintenance on residential buildings does not apply here.
- Although some periodic checks on building systems can qualify for 10% VAT, this service is different because it is not about maintaining the water system’s efficiency.
- The analysis is aimed at ensuring the water is safe for human consumption by checking chemical and microbiological standards.
- Reduced VAT rates must be interpreted narrowly, so the service cannot benefit from the lower rate.
Source: eutekne.info
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