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V0160-21 ·3 February 2021 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Livestock shearing to be taxed at 21% VAT as it is not eligible for the reduced rate

A query was raised regarding whether livestock shearing services provided to an individual with sheep for family subsistence could qualify for the 10% reduced VAT rate. The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) ruled that this service is not listed in the law as eligible for such a rate.

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This ruling clarifies that shearing services do not qualify for the reduced VAT rate, meaning providers must apply the standard 21% rate, potentially increasing costs for small-scale livestock owners.

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2021-02-03PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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