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V0697-19 ·28 March 2019 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Online financial product brokerage may be VAT exempt if it provides additional elements beyond information

A company has requested a ruling on whether its online brokerage service for financial products is exempt from VAT. The DGT has responded that exemption depends on whether the activity constitutes mere advertising or the provision of information, or if it represents genuine mediation that facilitates the contracting process.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling clarifies the distinction between information services and brokerage services, affecting the VAT treatment for fintech platforms and online financial intermediaries.

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2019-03-28PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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