Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the cooperative had a taxable branch establishment in Lucerne
Decisione estratta
Yes. The depot operated in Lucerne constituted a branch establishment of the Aarau consumer cooperative.
Motivazione estratta
The business was conducted for the cooperative’s account; profits and losses affected it, the depot holder acted as manager for a fixed commission, prices were set by the cooperative, and proceeds had to be remitted to it. Ownership clauses did not change the economic reality.