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V1305-18 ·18 May 2018 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

VAT accrual on goods supplied to a commission agent depends on the contractual relationship with the supplier

A company acting as an intermediary in the sale of food products has requested clarification on when VAT accrues on deliveries made by its suppliers. The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) indicates that the timing of accrual depends on the contractual relationship, noting that special rules may apply in the case of commission or consignment contracts.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling clarifies the VAT timing for intermediaries, highlighting that the specific nature of the contract (commission vs. consignment) dictates the tax point.

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2018-05-18PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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