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V1623-15 ·26 May 2015 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Payments to former clients for customer referrals are treated as capital gains for Personal Income Tax purposes

A real estate developer has requested a ruling on the tax classification of payments made to former clients for their referral activities. The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) has determined that, provided there is no employment or professional relationship, these amounts constitute capital gains for Personal Income Tax (IRPF) and are deductible expenses for Corporate Tax, subject to certain conditions.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling clarifies the tax treatment for referral schemes, distinguishing between professional services and capital gains, which affects how companies account for referral fees and how individuals report them.

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2015-05-26PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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