Law In Brief: JTT Computer; VAT Invoices; UOKiK annual report

The management of JTT Computer has been acquitted of VAT fraud when they sold computers abroad only to later re-introduce them to Poland and sell them to Polish schools. The news was welcomed by the former head of Optimus, Roman Kluska, who is also facing similar charges. (Rzeczpospolita, p. A3; Parkiet, p. 3) ... A mistake on a VAT invoice can result in severe financial and legal penalties not only for the company but also for the author of the invoice. In the event of a faulty VAT invoice its recipient cannot deduct VAT from his taxes. (Rzeczpospolita, p. C1) ... Polish law protects customers as well as EU regulations, and the domestic market is closely monitored for dangerous products. However, few Poles seem to be aware of this fact, said the Office for Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) in its annual report for 2002. (Rzeczpospolita, p. C2) J.K.