The question of the scope of the cost-sharing VAT exemption, also referred to in the Council Directive 2006/112/EC of 28 November 2006 as amended ("EU VAT Directive") as “Independent Groups of Persons” or “IGPs”, is currently being debated at the Court of Justice of the EU (“CJEU���) in several cases.

Last Thursday marked the first milestone regarding this specific VAT exemption since the CJEU released its judgment in the case Commission v Luxembourg (C-274/15).

This case law is important as it will open a new area in the field of cost-sharing arrangements and a new discussion on the concept of VAT grouping.

​With the decision confirming that Luxembourg has failed to fulfil its obligations, the Luxembourg IGP regime will have to comply with the judgement without delay.

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