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V0006-19 ·3 January 2019 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Mandatory land transfers or financial compensation to Municipalities are not subject to VAT

A Municipality has requested clarification regarding the VAT treatment of urban development projects carried out through cooperation. The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) clarifies that cost reductions resulting from the Municipality undertaking works, compensation for the extinction of rights, and transfers of development rights are not subject to VAT.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling provides legal certainty for developers and local authorities, confirming that certain mandatory urban planning obligations and compensations fall outside the scope of VAT.

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2019-01-03PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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