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VAT Application in Triangular Trade: Simplified Procedure and Burden of Proof Clarified

  • SAC examined retroactive application of simplified procedure for triangular trade in VAT
  • Dispute between company and tax authorities over VAT deduction
  • Company claimed excessive VAT deduction, rejected due to incomplete transport of goods
  • Company argued for three-party transaction classification, but did not meet necessary conditions
  • Intermediary in triangular transaction liable to pay tax if invoice does not state triangular nature
  • CJEU judgment in Facet: C-247/21 Luxury Trust Automobile highlighted conditions for derogating regime in triangular transactions
  • Proper documentation of cross-border transactions within EU is crucial to avoid VAT evasion
  • Incorrect reporting and incomplete documentary evidence can lead to issues with VAT deduction claims.

Source: pkfapogeo.cz

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