Luxembourg, 27/05/2005 (Agence Europe) - Kretztechnik, a company limited by shares established in Austria, develops and sells medical equipment. In January 2000, Kretztechnik resolved to increase its capital by issuing new shares and was admitted to the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. It was required to pay VAT on the supplies it received in that connection (advertising, lawyers' fees, technical and legal advice). Subsequently, the tax authorities (Finanzamt Linz) refused to allow it to deduct VAT...