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V1600-22 ·1 July 2022 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Translation services to EU clients may be exempt from VAT depending on location and use

A translator seeks clarification regarding invoicing obligations, VIES registration, and summary statements when providing services to clients within and outside the EU. The Directorate-General for Taxes (DGT) clarifies that VAT liability depends on whether the recipient is a taxable person or a private individual, and whether the service is effectively used in Spain.

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How it affects those involved

Translators must correctly identify the tax status of their clients and the location of service use to determine the correct VAT treatment for EU and international transactions.

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2022-07-01PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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