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VAT exemption of intra-EU supplies : Belgian VAT authorities simplify the proof required.
Tuesday, 19 July 2016
On 1 July 2016, the Belgian VAT authorities published an important decision that should simplify the burden of proof requirements for the VAT exemption concerning intra-EU supplies.
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Luxembourg Administrative Court confirms applicability of Advanced Tax Agreement
Friday, 15 July 2016
On 12 July 2016 the Luxembourg Administrative Court, the highest court in administrative matters in Luxembourg, confirmed the decision of the Luxembourg Administrative Tribunal of 16 December 2015, on the…
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"It's Brexit!": the possible impact on VAT and customs duties
Thursday, 14 July 2016
On 23 June 2016 voters in the UK decided to leave the European Union. This newsletter shortly describes the possible impact of the Brexit on VAT and customs duties.
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The end of withholding tax on gross basis! : ECJ decision in Brisal Case
Wednesday, 13 July 2016
On July 13, 2016 the European Court of Justice rendered a milestone decision on withholding tax on interest payments within the EU (case C-18/15, Brisal – KBC Finance Ireland).
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New EU Directive on VAT and vouchers
Tuesday, 12 July 2016
On 27 June 2016, the EU Council adopted a directive on transactions involving vouchers by harmonising national VAT rules in this area. The directive was adopted without discussion.
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Redrafting VAT exemption for cost-sharing associations - action required
Tuesday, 12 July 2016
Belgian VAT law provides a specific exemption for cost-sharing associations, enabling groups of entities that have VAT exempt or out of scope activities to recharge costs without VAT. This VAT…
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VAT on online gambling services postponed till August
Tuesday, 12 July 2016
In a previous article, we explained in detail the new VAT rules on e-gambling services. These services, which currently benefit from a specific VAT exemption for gambling services, will become…
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Upcoming developments: a new Belgian real estate investment fund and the liberalisation of the existing SIR/GVV regime
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
The Belgian Federal government has recently announced new measures to make the Belgian real estate market more attractive to foreign investors. In particular, the creation of a new type of…