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V1751-17 ·6 July 2017 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

VAT on conference organisation depends on recipient location or physical event venue

A foundation sought clarification on VAT treatment for organising international conferences, including stand services and catering. The DGT ruled that VAT liability depends on whether the recipient is a taxable person and the location of the event, while also examining potential exemptions for cultural services.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling clarifies the VAT implications for event organisers, highlighting that the tax treatment is determined by the status of the recipient and the physical location of the services provided.

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2017-07-06PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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