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V0003-23 ·2 January 2023 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Conference registration fees may be VAT exempt subject to specific requirements

A Swiss non-profit organisation has requested clarification on whether registration fees for a medical congress in Spain are subject to VAT and what their subsequent obligations are. The Directorate-General for Taxes (DGT) indicates that the service is generally subject to VAT, but may be exempt if the requirements for a cultural or educational entity are met.

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This ruling clarifies the VAT treatment for international non-profit organisations organising scientific events in Spain, highlighting the distinction between taxable services and potential exemptions for educational or cultural purposes.

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2023-01-02PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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