- Recent CJEU judgment in Case C-171/23 addresses abuse of VAT exemption scheme
- Case involved setting up new company to avoid compulsory VAT registration
- Abuse of law confirmed by tax authorities and CJEU
- Abusive VAT practice defined as operation resulting in tax advantage contrary to objectives of VAT Directive
- VAT exemption scheme designed to support small businesses and reduce administrative burden
- Court of Justice ruled that company cannot benefit from VAT exemption if abuse is proven
- Principle of prohibition of abusive practices must be upheld to combat tax evasion and tax avoidance
Source: pkfapogeo.cz
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