- The Swedish Tax Agency issued a statement on December 5 clarifying VAT application in limited and trading partnerships
- A taxpayer requested clarification on VAT applicability for services provided through partners
- The agency explained that co-owners must jointly run a business for services by partners to be VAT taxable
- Services by partners acting independently are subject to VAT
- Partners providing services beyond necessary management are considered independent and their services are VAT taxable
- Services integral to management do not attract VAT
- There must be a direct link between service and compensation for VAT to apply
- Guaranteed compensation for services attracts VAT, whereas profit-based compensation does not
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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