- The Italian Supreme Court ruled that the standard 22% VAT rate applies to the sale of Tupini residential buildings to real estate companies, instead of the 10% rate for primary residences.
- This decision is considered inconsistent with existing regulations.
- The issue of VAT on Tupini residential buildings purchased by commercial companies is significant and frequently encountered, but often overlooked by both specialized press and during the notarization process.
- Tupini buildings, as defined by Article 13 of Law 408/49, are non-luxury residential buildings that do not fall into cadastral categories A/1, A/8, or A/9, even if they include offices or shops under certain conditions.
- The sale of these buildings by construction companies is subject to a reduced 10% VAT rate.
- Article 127-undecies of Table A, Part III, attached to Presidential Decree 633/1972, specifies a 10% VAT rate for the sale of non-luxury residential buildings, provided certain conditions are not met.
Source: commercialistatelematico.com
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