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V1372-21 ·12 May 2021 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Cosmetic products subject to the standard 21% VAT rate

A cosmetics company has requested clarification on the VAT rate applicable to the online sale of hair infusion plant sachets and hydrolats. The Directorate-General for Taxes (DGT) has ruled that these products do not qualify for reduced VAT rates.

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Businesses selling specialised cosmetic or botanical products must ensure they apply the standard VAT rate rather than reduced rates, as these items do not meet the specific criteria for tax relief.

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2021-05-12PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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