- When a taxpayer resident in one EU member state pays VAT in another member state, they can request a refund of the tax paid
- To access the refund, it is important to understand the limitations and specific requirements set by the national laws of the countries involved
- Italian taxpayers can request a VAT refund through a specific electronic procedure to the Italian Revenue Agency
- Conditions for the refund include not having a permanent establishment in the refunding country and not engaging in certain activities during the reference period
- Exclusions from the refund include not conducting any business activities, only engaging in exempt or non-taxable operations, or being under certain special tax regimes
- Refund requests must be submitted by September 30th of the following calendar year and can be appealed to the Tax Court in case of denial
- The electronic procedure is essential for ensuring the correct submission and consideration of the refund request.
Source: ayming.it
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