The central settlement procedure, with its numerous service relationships, was subject to a far-reaching change in case law in 2014. This ruling was eagerly awaited because it could have turned back the clock. That was what the court of first instance intended. However, the Federal Fiscal Court has confirmed its now well-established position. On the one hand, this creates legal clarity, but on the other hand, it may also necessitate urgent adjustments. Central settlement providers, who have not implemented the change in case law because they did not consider it applicable to their case, are still reducing their VAT, possibly unlawfully. They must immediately review the VAT treatment of their service relationships and, if necessary, adjust their account settlements.