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V0462-18 ·21 February 2018 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Biogas produced in industry may be taxed at a reduced rate of €0.15 per gigajoule under certain conditions

A juice production company has requested clarification regarding the taxation of biogas obtained from its wastewater. The Directorate-General for Taxes (DGT) has determined that biogas is subject to the Hydrocarbons Tax, although there are cases of non-liability due to self-consumption and reduced rates for industrial use.

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This ruling clarifies the tax treatment for industrial biogas production, distinguishing between self-consumption exemptions and reduced rates for industrial applications.

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2018-02-21PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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