- The Federal Fiscal Court (BFH) ruled that electricity supply to tenants is a separate service
- The distinction between a single service and multiple individually taxable services is a recurring issue in VAT law
- Landlords providing electricity to tenants must consider the implications for VAT exemption and input tax deduction
- The BFH decision confirmed that electricity supply is a separate taxable service, allowing landlords to claim input tax deduction
- The court emphasized the tenant’s freedom to choose their electricity provider, separate contracts, and individual billing for electricity usage
Source: umsatz-steuer-beratung.de
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