- The Federal Ministry of Finance in Germany has published new regulations on entrepreneurial status and input VAT deductions for research institutions.
- The new guidance represents a change from the tax authority’s previous position.
- Under the new guidance, basic research may be considered part of the entrepreneurial sphere for input VAT deduction purposes if it helps increase sales activity and strengthen market position.
- The guidance does not require a strong connection between basic research and business sales activities if they are in the same organizational unit.
Source: kpmg.com
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