- The ECJ ruled that transfer pricing adjustments can constitute consideration for a taxable supply of services if there is a reciprocal legal relationship and identifiable benefits.
- In the Arcomet case, payments made under an intra-group agreement were found to be actual consideration for commercial services provided, thus subject to VAT.
- The Court clarified that the variable or conditional nature of payments does not break the direct link required for VAT if the terms are contractually agreed and quantifiable.
- Tax authorities may require necessary and proportionate evidence beyond invoices to assess the right to deduct input VAT.
- Not all transfer pricing adjustments are automatically subject to VAT; it depends on the specific arrangement and whether reciprocal obligations and benefits exist.
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