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V0731-21 ·26 March 2021 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Carob gum subject to 10% VAT if suitable for human or animal nutrition

A company has requested clarification on the VAT rate applicable to the sale of carob gum used as a thickening agent in the food industry. The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) has ruled that the reduced rate of 10% applies if the product is suitable for human or animal nutrition.

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This ruling clarifies the tax treatment for food additives, ensuring that carob gum qualifies for the reduced VAT rate provided it meets nutritional standards for humans or animals.

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2021-03-26PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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