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V1682-17 ·29 June 2017 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Import VAT may be deducted in the same period it is recorded or in subsequent periods

A company enquired whether the VAT paid on an import could be deducted in the same period it is included in the tax return or in a later one. The DGT ruled that both options are possible, provided all legal requirements are met.

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This clarification provides certainty for businesses regarding the timing of VAT deductions on imports, confirming flexibility in tax reporting periods.

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2017-06-29PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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