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V0712-25 ·15 April 2025 ·consulta-vinculante Low impact
Tax

The organization of sporting events is not exempt from VAT and is subject to the general rate

A local authority inquires whether organizing a sports competition by a club is exempt from VAT. The DGT responds that since the club is not a social entity, the service is subject to the general 21% VAT rate.

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How it affects those involved

The ruling clarifies that sports events organized by non-social entities are not exempt from VAT and are subject to the standard 21% rate.

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2025-04-15PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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