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V2310-22 ·2 November 2022 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Transfer of land and development rights by a local authority is subject to VAT depending on its status as a taxable person

A local authority has requested a ruling on whether the direct occupation of a plot in exchange for urban development rights is subject to VAT. The DGT has determined that the transaction constitutes a barter where both transfers may be subject to tax if carried out by taxable persons or professionals.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling clarifies that local authorities must assess their VAT status when engaging in land-for-rights transactions, as such exchanges are treated as barters rather than simple administrative acts.

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2022-11-02PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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