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V0472-20 ·27 February 2020 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

VAT deductibility in festivals: application of differentiated sectors or the pro rata rule

A non-profit association seeks clarification on whether it can deduct VAT on expenses for a free music festival that receives subsidies and generates income from advertising and catering. The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) rules that the entity is considered a taxable person and that deductibility will depend on whether the activities constitute differentiated sectors or if the pro rata rule applies.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling clarifies the VAT status of non-profit organisations managing events with mixed income streams, affecting how they recover input VAT.

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2020-02-27PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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