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V1502-22 ·23 June 2022 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

10% VAT rate applies to canned food processing if transformation occurs within a works contract

A tuna canning processing company has requested clarification on the applicable VAT rate for its services. The DGT has ruled that a 10% rate applies if the operation constitutes a works contract that transforms products into a distinct good, whereas a 21% rate applies if no transformation takes place.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling clarifies the distinction between service provision and works contracts in the food processing sector, affecting tax liability based on the degree of product transformation.

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2022-06-23PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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