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Germany’s New Circular on VAT Allocation for Business Purposes: Simplification and Legal Considerations

  • Businesses can allocate expenses to either business or non-business activity if at least 10% is used for each
  • Allocation must be documented in a timely manner
  • No general, time-bound notification to tax authorities is required for allocation decision
  • Input VAT recovery method is sufficient to inform tax authorities
  • Other indications such as purchase under company name or accounting treatment can also be considered
  • The circular simplifies the allocation process and offers a last resort option
  • Proper notification within the deadline is still advisable for legal certainty.

Source: dlapiper.com

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