VAT charges for replacement parts from rental in Portugal
Nov 18, 2016, 11:57 am
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VAT charges for replacement parts from rental in Portugal
I rented a motorcycle in Portugal and damaged one of the panniers (saddlebags). I was charged VAT on the replacement pannier the rental company billed me for. Is this correct?
Nov 19, 2016, 9:10 am
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Yes, that's normal. It's sales tax.
Unless, of course, you're asking this because vehicle parts are VAT exempt/zero rated in Portugal. If so, then no you shouldn't be charged it. But fitting of the part constitutes a separate service.
Unless, of course, you're asking this because vehicle parts are VAT exempt/zero rated in Portugal. If so, then no you shouldn't be charged it. But fitting of the part constitutes a separate service.
Nov 19, 2016, 8:23 pm
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There was no labor charged. Basically I was billed for what amounts to a replacement plastic box which attaches to the frame of the motorcycle via hand operated latches. It's designed to be removed/attached in about 10 seconds.