Czech

Not applicable.

After completing the course, the student will gain a comprehensive knowledge of the application of VAT to intra community business transactions between entities within the EU. The student will be closely acquainted with Council Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax, its consequences and pertinent issues. In a specific case, the student will be able to apply correctly either the Czech VAT Act, or the Directive. Furthermore, the student will comprehend the role of the European Court of Justice and its case law related to VAT and its effect on Czech business entities.

To successfully take the course it is necessary to have a detailed knowledge of the principles of value added tax in the Czech Republic, and the student should also have a knowledge of accountancy and tax records, an ability to navigate financial statements and a basic knowledge of income tax.

Not applicable.

The course includes lectures and practical lessons. The lectures focus on a concise explanation of the Act on Value Added Tax and a detailed analysis of individual provisions of Council Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax. The seminars aim at the practical use of the knowledge gained through the lectures, and the analysis and solution of specific practical cases.

Credit
It is necessary to fulfil the following conditions to gain the credit:
1. Active participation in seminars.
2. Completing the credit test with a mark of at least 50% out of the total number of points (45 minutes; maximum 20 points).

Examination
The examination is in writing and is focussed on practical examples from the area of VAT primarily on intra community transactions. To pass the examination it is necessary to gain at least 50 % of the total number of points available.
The written examination (the test contains 20 questions; it is necessary to get a minimum of 10 points; the test lasts 20 minutes)
- correct answer (1 point)
- no answer (0 points)
- incorrect answer (- 1 points)

The overall assessment is made up with equal weighting of the assessment from the credit test.

1. Introduction to the issues – VAT in the context of EU law
2. VAT – structural elements of tax, VAT in the tax systems of EU member states (comparison), developing trends, etc.
3. Subjects in VAT (including registration) – including the basic premises in Council Directive 2006/112/EC
4. Place of transaction – including the basic premises in Council Directive 2006/112/EC
5. Date of taxable supply – including the basic premises in Council Directive 2006/112/EC
6. The right to deduction – including the basic premises in Council Directive 2006/112/EC
7. Tax documents (requisites, etc.) with the emphasis on documents relating to third country and intra community transactions – including the basic premises in Council Directive 2006/112/EC
8. Tax inspection (general + emphasis on VAT issues relating to third country and intra community transactions)
9. Carousel fraud and instruments against it
10. Council Directive 2006/112/EC (selected parts - I)
11. Council Directive 2006/112/EC (selected parts - II)
12. VAT in the EU countries – selected institutes and questions (Mini One Stop Shop, work with case-law, etc.)
13. DPH – current issues

Not applicable.

The course aims to provide students with knowledge of the functioning of the VAT system in the EU countries, the general principles of law and the principles specific for EU law, and the effects of the ECJ procedure. The students will learn how to correctly assess tax liability and how to use different means of tax optimisation. They will also learn about different VAT-related administrative obligations of subjects engaging in intra community transactions.

Attendance at lectures is not compulsory but is recommended. Attendance at seminars is compulsory and it will be monitored by the lecturer. Means of compensation for absences depends on the individual choice of the lecturer.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

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