Entrepreneurs can deduct the full amount of VAT on the purchase or use of cars and related operating expenses, if these cars are used exclusively for the purposes of economic activity.
There are additional conditions regarding registration obligations, which include submission of information VAT-26, keeping detailed records of a car’s mileage and introducing regulations defining rules for its use within the business activity.
These requirements also bring other administrative costs. If any mistakes are made, e.g. recording of the car’s mileage incorrectly, then the taxpayer may be exposed to tax audits. In the worst scenario, it can lead to fiscal criminal responsibility.
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As we can see, seemingly favourable provisions of VAT law may cause a lot of difficulties for entrepreneurs. The right to deduct the full amount of VAT is subject to numerous conditions, which is also emphasised by the tax authorities indicating limited possibilities of its application in the tax rulings.
