- South African Legal Information Institute posted Tax Court Judgment clarifying zero-rated VAT on services to nonresidents
- Destination management company in South Africa provided services to foreign tour operators
- Taxpayer claimed zero-rated VAT for tourism services to nonresident FTOs
- Tax Agency argued taxpayer provided services directly to nonresident tourists, ineligible for zero-rating
- Tax Court upheld taxpayer’s appeal, stating taxpayer’s role was limited to assisting with tour assembly
- Taxpayer’s limited role lacked direct sales of tourist packages, personal liability to suppliers, or decision-making authority
- Tax Agency’s approach was inconsistent with previous approvals and evidence presented
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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