- Italian Revenue Agency issued Answer No. 33 2025 clarifying VAT obligations for German permanent establishment PE
- German parent company operated through PE in Italy providing auxiliary and support activities
- PE activities with customers qualify as significant involvement making it a VAT debtor
- PE interactions with supplier were marginal and auxiliary
- Taxpayer cannot claim VAT refunds under Article 38 of the VAT Decree due to PE performing taxable activities in Italy
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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