- New legislative regulations on VAT introduced by the Annual Tax Act of 2024
- Main focus is the reform of small business taxation starting in 2025 based on an EU directive
- Changes also include reduction and adjustment of average rates for agriculture and forestry
- Extension of the transitional period for the taxation of legal entities under public law
- Adjustments made to input tax deduction for services by a business subject to actual taxation
- Regulations have been adapted to comply with the rulings of the European Court of Justice and the Federal Fiscal Court
- The article provides an overview of VAT changes and includes a table with affected regulations and effective dates
- Additional notes on other current regulatory changes and new obligations starting in 2025 are included
Source: datenbank.nwb.de
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