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V0405-14 ·14 February 2014 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Equivalence surcharge applies to the sale of e-cigarettes and accessories

A sole trader has requested clarification on the applicable VAT regime for the sale of e-cigarettes, atomisers, vapourisers, and refill liquids. The Directorate-General for Tax (DGT) has determined that the special equivalence surcharge regime must be applied, provided all legal requirements are met.

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This ruling clarifies the VAT obligations for retailers in the e-cigarette sector, confirming that they fall under the special equivalence surcharge regime rather than the general VAT regime.

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2014-02-14PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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