Are there any national institutions that can provide us with a clear answer if a project partner is/is not entitled to recover any VAT?
Each partner should consult its own accountancy department – according to our experience the majority of accountants know the project partner’s VAT status. In problematic cases the project partner should also consult its first level controller. In some countries there are also national contact points available that might help as well (see our web-page, section Country specific information).