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V0004-22 ·3 January 2022 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Zero VAT rate on medical supplies subject to objective and subjective requirements

A hospital has requested clarification on whether the purchase of anaesthesia needles qualifies for the 0% VAT rate. The DGT explains that this requires simultaneous compliance with specific requirements regarding the CN code and the description of the goods, in addition to the recipient being a public law entity, clinic, hospital, or social entity.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling clarifies the strict criteria for applying the zero VAT rate on medical supplies, emphasizing that both product classification and the legal status of the recipient must align with the regulations.

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2022-01-03PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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