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V0908-20 ·16 April 2020 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

VAT rate for commercial pharmaceutical trade fairs set at 10%

A non-profit association has requested a ruling on the applicable VAT rate for a pharmaceutical trade fair that includes medical conferences. The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) has determined that if the primary purpose is the commercial promotion of products, the reduced rate of 10% applies.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling clarifies the tax treatment for organisers of pharmaceutical events, distinguishing between purely educational activities and those with a commercial promotional focus.

Lifecycle

2020-04-16PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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