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V2041-20 ·19 June 2020 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Reduced tax rate for natural gas for professional purposes applies to industry, not building heating

The inquiry seeks clarification on the interpretation of 'professional purposes' regarding the application of the reduced tax rate for the Hydrocarbons Tax. The DGT rules that this rate aims to bolster industrial competitiveness and applies specifically to industrial activities, thereby excluding the heating of administrative or commercial buildings.

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This ruling clarifies the scope of tax benefits for natural gas, ensuring that the reduced rate is reserved for industrial processes rather than general building heating, which prevents misuse of the tax incentive.

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2020-06-19PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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