Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the foundation's nursing-home services qualify for VAT exemption under Art. 14 No. 7 MWSTV as services of charitable old-age and care homes.
Decisione estratta
No. The statutory purpose was limited to a non-open circle of church-related beneficiaries and the foundation was not charitable within the meaning of the VAT exemption.
Motivazione estratta
Under the former VAT Ordinance, exemption for old-age and care homes required charitable status. A foundation whose benefits are restricted to persons serving a particular church does not pursue an open, public-interest purpose; the relevant criterion is the statutory purpose, not the actual clientele.