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V1267-24 ·31 May 2024 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Reduced 4% VAT rate applies to books containing detachable parts as complementary elements

A children's book publisher has requested clarification on the VAT rate applicable to books that include detachable paper or cardboard pieces. The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) has ruled that, as these are accessory elements intended to enhance the enjoyment of the main product, they are considered a single book supply subject to the 4% reduced rate.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling provides legal certainty for publishers of interactive or multi-component books, confirming that integrated physical elements do not trigger a higher VAT rate if they serve as accessories to the primary book content.

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2024-05-31PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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