Questione giuridica chiave
Whether minibar sales of non-alcoholic drinks and food in trains qualify as hospitality services subject to the normal VAT rate.
Decisione estratta
Yes. The train minibar offers consumption on the spot through the train's seating and fixed surfaces, so the sales are hospitality-like and taxed at the normal rate.
Motivazione estratta
The concept of hospitality services under Art. 27 MWSTV covers not only prepared or served food, but also situations where the provider makes special facilities available for consumption on the spot. In a train, the technical-organizational setup including seats, tables or tray surfaces and service personnel satisfies this criterion.