- The Italian Revenue Agency issued a letter clarifying VAT treatment of real estate services for non-residents.
- The guidance addressed VAT territoriality for services related to property sales and mortgage cancellations.
- VAT is generally due in the country where the client or provider is located, but real estate services are subject to VAT in the jurisdiction where the property is situated.
- The taxpayer’s residence status does not affect VAT obligations if the services are directly connected to a property in Italy.
- Certain real estate services in Italy are exempt from standard VAT rules.
Source: globalvatcompliance.com
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