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V1494-22 ·22 June 2022 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Access to scientific conferences may be VAT exempt subject to specific requirements

A UK non-profit organisation has requested clarification on whether registration fees for its scientific conferences in Spain are subject to or exempt from VAT. The DGT explains that taxability depends on whether the exemptions for educational or cultural services apply, as well as invoicing obligations based on the recipient.

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The ruling clarifies the VAT treatment for non-profit organisations hosting scientific events in Spain, highlighting the importance of meeting both subjective and objective criteria for exemptions.

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2022-06-22PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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