- VAT rate for sale of sushi in France subject to dispute between Tax authority and highest tax court
- Turnover for sushi restaurants in France is 728 million euros, making VAT rate a strategic issue
- Applying 10% VAT rate instead of 5.5% can impact selling price or seller’s margin
- Council of State decision in Sushi Saint-Cloud case changed VAT rate rules for sushi
- Rules for VAT rates on food products specified in General Tax Code and administrative doctrine
- Criteria for determining VAT rate include packaging that allows preservation for delayed consumption
- Challenge for food sector actors is determining if products are for immediate or delayed consumption
Source: cyplom.com
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