Broker fraud or tax evasion?

There must be a broker contract that stated the amount of the commission in advance, right? I mean, he can't just issue an invoice afterwards with or without VAT. What does the purchase contract at the notary say about the broker fee? Don’t let the 2-day payment term intimidate you under any circumstances. Then you are just a few days late. That is completely irrelevant. If the broker threatens you, hang up immediately.

was faster. But the note about the cancellation policy might be worth its weight in gold. If anything is not clear there... with some luck, you don’t have to pay anything ;)

But the note about the cancellation policy might be worth its weight in gold. If anything is not clean there... with luck you might not have to pay anything at all

Not only the cancellation policy is important. The date of the broker contract is also important. Since 23.12., it is MANDATORY to conclude this in writing. Oral agreements are no longer considered a contract conclusion from that date (as they were before 23.12.).

@nordanney was faster there.

I'm currently sitting in a boring conference call – perfect time to quickly get other things done :cool:

was faster there.
But the note about the cancellation policy might be worth its weight in gold. If anything is not properly handled there... you might be lucky and have to pay nothing ;)

But I find that difficult if the brokerage activity was confirmed by the notarial contract. It is also unlikely that the contract was concluded after the 23rd; the timing doesn't quite fit. And if there is still a close friendship between the broker and the owner... For VAT, the entrepreneur himself is still responsible. If he does not pass it on, that is good for you anyway.

I think that is difficult if the intermediary activity was confirmed by the notarial deed.

Why should something about the broker be included in the contract? I have never had that in any of my purchases/sales so far. The OP did not write anything about that.