- The case involves the interpretation of the Dutch VAT law regarding the classification of land as a building plot
- According to the law, land that is clearly intended for construction of buildings is considered a building plot and not exempt from VAT
- The court determines that paving with bricks on a sand bed does not qualify as a building, as the bricks are not connected to the ground
- The court also rules that areas with grass, hedges, and trees, along with some paved areas, do not qualify as buildings for VAT purposes
- The individual plots in question are sold separately to different buyers, and each plot must be assessed individually for VAT implications
Source: uitspraken.rechtspraak.nl
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