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Tax Dispute on Business Activities Exemption in Sint Maarten Court of First Instance

  • Dispute regarding whether the business activities of the taxpayer are exempt from the BBO
  • Interpretation of articles 8, 6 and 13, and article 9 of the Landsverordening BBO are key
  • Charter flights and scheduled flights are considered public transport
  • Fuel supply to commercially operated charter flights is exempt
  • Taxpayer cannot claim exemption for export entrepreneurs due to activities within Sint Maarten’s airport area
  • Appeal based on past audit report rejected
  • Disagreement over the amount of exempt turnover under article 8, 13
  • Further evidence and responses to be provided before final decision is made

Source: uitspraken.rechtspraak.nl

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