Applicability of VAT Law Article 27 bis on Services for Fixed Asset Integration

• Services must be included in the cost of the fixed asset to obtain benefit of Article 27 bis of VAT Law
• Consultation on applicability of benefit for “conceptual engineering” services for plant construction
• Services subject to VAT and must entitle to tax credit to be eligible for refund
• Services must be part of the respective asset to request refund of remaining tax credit
• “Conceptual engineering” services may not meet requirements for VATL benefit
• Consulted services likely considered organizational and start-up expenses, not part of direct cost of fixed assets

Source: assets.kpmg.com

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