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Understanding VAT Triangulation Simplification Provisions: A Practical Guide for Businesses

  • Triangulation simplification provisions in VAT Directive
  • Exempt intra-Community acquisition in country where goods end
  • Avoids VAT registration for party B
  • VAT liability shifts onto party C
  • Applies in chain transaction with three parties in different Member States
  • Transport must be ascribed to first supply
  • Conditions for simplification to apply outlined in Article 141 of VAT Directive
  • Typical scenario outlined for application of simplification
  • A makes exempt intra-Community supply to B with transport ending in MS 3
  • B considered to make acquisition in MS 3 for subsequent supply
  • C designated as person liable for VAT payment in MS 3

Source: zampapartners.com

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