- Paraguayan National Tax Revenue Directorate issued Binding Consultation No. 528 on VAT application to penalties for breach of contract
- Consulting firm inquired about VAT exemption for penalties for untimely delivery of goods
- Tax Agency clarified that penalties for contractual breach are exempt from VAT
- Penalty amounts from commercial grain supply obligation are subject to business income tax
- Financing of pecuniary obligation is subject to VAT under the “services” concept
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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