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V0024-17 ·3 January 2017 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Water supply for consumption or irrigation and sanitation are subject to 10% VAT

A local council has requested clarification on the VAT rate applicable to fees charged by a Consortium to municipalities for high-pressure water supply and sanitation. The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) has ruled that these operations are subject to VAT and must apply the reduced rate of 10%.

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This ruling clarifies the tax treatment for water management services provided by consortia to local authorities, ensuring the correct application of the reduced VAT rate for essential water services.

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2017-01-03PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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