Stater, regioner, amter, kommuner og andre offentligretlige organer anses ikke for afgiftspligtige personer for så vidt angår virksomhed eller transaktioner, som de udøver eller foretager i deres egenskab af offentlig myndighed, også selv om de i forbindelse med denne virksomhed eller disse transaktioner modtager gebyrer, afgifter, bidrag eller vederlag.
States, regional and local government authorities and other bodies governed by public law shall not be considered taxable persons in respect of the activities or transactions in which they engage as public authorities, even where they collect dues, fees, contributions or payments in connection with these activities or transactions.