- CJEU delivered judgment in Adient case regarding fixed establishments in EU VAT law
- Case addresses whether toll manufacturing services create fixed establishment for service recipient
- CJEU ruled that acquisition of toll manufacturing services from related party does not create fixed establishment
- VAT payer receiving services from company in another member state does not have fixed establishment solely based on group affiliation or service contract
- Technical and human resources in another member state must be distinct for fixed establishment to exist
- Toll manufacturing services involve outsourcing manufacturing processes with service recipient providing raw materials or semi-finished products
Source: insightplus.bakermckenzie.com
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