- ECJ judgment in M-GbR (C-68/23) distinguishes between single-purpose vouchers (SPVs) and multi-purpose vouchers (MPVs) for VAT purposes
- Case involved German reseller of country-locked X-cards issued by UK company for digital content
- German reseller argued X-cards were MPVs due to resale chain and potential illegitimate use outside Germany
- German tax authorities argued X-cards were SPVs and VAT was due on resale
- CJEU ruled X-cards met conditions for SPVs, but referred back to determine VAT rate for services
- CJEU mentioned resale of X-cards may still be subject to VAT as independent service
- Businesses need to understand VAT consequences of voucher structures, especially in cross-border scenarios
- Incorrect VAT treatment could lead to disputes with tax authorities.
Source: assets.kpmg.com
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