- New guidelines on VAT treatment of director’s fees issued by Luxembourg tax authorities
- Director’s fees not subject to VAT if director does not act independently
- Directors or managers who previously charged VAT can request regularisation
- Previous circular required VAT compliance for independent director mandates
- TP Case ruled that director’s remuneration should not be subject to VAT
- CJEU ruled that director is carrying out economic activity for VAT purposes
- Director does not act independently if not acting on own behalf or under own liability
- New Circular endorses CJEU ruling and provides guidelines for VAT treatment of director’s fees
Source: ashurst.com
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