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V1317-21 ·11 May 2021 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

The right to VAT deduction requires possession of the original invoice or a valid duplicate

An entrepreneur inquired whether they could deduct VAT on a service paid via court ruling if the architect refused to issue the invoice. The DGT responds that possession of the invoice is an indispensable requirement for the right to deduction.

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How it affects those involved

Businesses must ensure they hold valid supporting documentation, such as original invoices or official duplicates, to exercise their right to VAT deduction, even in cases of dispute or court-ordered payments.

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2021-05-11PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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