CJEU: Special VAT scheme applicable to travel agents also in case of mere resale of accommodation services

In its decision of 29 June 2023, case C-108/22, Dyrektor Krajowej Informacji Skarbowej, the CJEU confirmed the applicability of the special VAT scheme for tourist agents in the case where a taxable person purchases accommodation services from a third party and resells them on its own behalf without ancillary services. Underlying case “C” – as […]

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Input VAT deduction on expenses from company outings

Due to the amendment of Section 23 Austrian VAT Act (UStG), the tolerance limit for input VAT deduction for travel-related input supplies for company outings (away days) has ceased to apply. Company outings fall under the scope of Sec 23 UStG and are thus attributable to travel-related supplies from a VAT perspective. Travel-related supplies are generally subject […]

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