Comments on ECJ C-527/23: ECJ Upholds VAT Deduction for Group Services

• The ECJ ruled that companies within a corporate group can deduct VAT on administrative services provided by other group entities.
• The services must be used directly for the company’s taxable activities.
• A direct and immediate link between the services and the company’s taxable business activities must exist.
• VAT can be deducted even if the services are not tied to specific taxable transactions, as long as they contribute to the company’s overall taxable activities.
• Tax authorities cannot deny VAT deductions based on the economic necessity or profitability of the services.
• The taxpayer must provide sufficient proof and documentation to demonstrate that the acquired services are used for their taxable activities.

Source: marosavat.com

See also

• C-527/23 (Weatherford Atlas Gip) – Refusal of the right to deduct if services are not used for taxable transactions

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