Global VAT & Indirect Tax News

The European Court of Justice ruled in Case T-363/25 that VAT deductions cannot be claimed on re-invoiced supplies when the underlying transaction structure is deemed fictitious. A Hungarian automotive parts trader was denied input VAT deduction on purchases from German suppliers re-invoiced through a domestic intermediary.

Germany introduces Section 21b to the VAT Act from 1 January 2026, addressing import VAT treatment when customs declarations are filed in one EU Member State but goods are cleared in another. The new rules clarify that import VAT liability arises domestically when goods are presented domestically, with specific provisions for AEO C holders using centralised clearance.

From 1 January 2026, the Netherlands extends its VAT revision regime to costly real estate services exceeding €30,000. The new rules introduce a five-year revision period for qualifying renovation and improvement services, requiring real estate owners and developers to reassess VAT positioning on ongoing projects.