- The Administrator of Settlements will now include VAT in energy price compensation.
- The Administrator of Settlements changed its stance after feedback from the energy sector.
- Updated information, including a new application form, is available on the Administrator of Settlements website.
- The new application form includes a section for calculating VAT and requesting compensation with VAT included.
- The previous application form did not include these sections.
- The Administrator of Settlements’ new stance aligns with Crido’s interpretation of the Energy Law.
- The Energy Law states that compensation should be increased by VAT.
- The Administrator of Settlements’ initial stance was questioned due to VAT calculation sections in the maximum price compensation application form.
- The change in stance is positive and demonstrates the importance of dialogue in tax matters.
- Potential disputes with tax authorities regarding the Energy Law may still arise.
- Tax authorities have expressed differing opinions on how the discount should be accounted for and documented for VAT purposes.
Source: mfin.gov.rs
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