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V0657-22 ·25 March 2022 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

UK businesses must appoint a tax representative in Spain to meet VAT obligations

A British company has enquired whether it must appoint a tax representative to operate in Spain following Brexit. The DGT has ruled that, as the United Kingdom is a third country, the obligation to appoint a representative remains in place unless mutual assistance instruments analogous to those within the European Union exist.

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UK-based businesses operating in Spain must ensure compliance with tax representation requirements to avoid penalties and ensure correct VAT management.

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2022-03-25PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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