- The High Court ruled that the reduced VAT rate applies to surfing on the sea
- X VOF operates a surf school with containers on the beach for changing and instruction
- X VOF requested a refund of VAT for providing sports facilities, but was initially denied
- The High Court confirmed that the reduced VAT rate applies to surfing on the sea, even if it takes place in a public area
- The use of a sports facility is not necessary for the reduced VAT rate to apply to sports-related services
Source: taxlive.nl
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