- Italian Supreme Court ruling allows recovery of VAT on expenses by SPVs in MLBO
- Ruling recognizes right to deduct VAT on SPV purchases for MLBO operations
- MLBO involves acquiring control of a target company through debt and merging with SPV
- SPV considered VAT taxpayer, eligible to claim VAT on preparatory expenses
- SPV can file for “anomalous” VAT refund for services from non-established suppliers
- Possibility of claiming refunds for both internal and external purchases supported by ruling
Source: eutekne.info
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