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V1515-21 ·21 May 2021 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Liquid sweets taxed at 10% reduced VAT rate as they are not classified as soft drinks or fruit juices

A company requested clarification on the VAT rate applicable to 'liquid sweets'. The Directorate-General for Taxes (DGT) ruled that, as they are not classified as soft drinks or fruit juices under food regulations, the reduced rate applies.

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This ruling clarifies the tax treatment for specific confectionery products, ensuring they are not misclassified under the higher VAT rates applied to soft drinks and juices.

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2021-05-21PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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