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V2321-17 ·14 September 2017 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

DNA testing services for food intolerances may be VAT exempt if provided by medical or healthcare professionals

A taxpayer queried whether DNA tests used to analyse food intolerance risks are exempt from VAT. The DGT ruled that the exemption applies if the service is intended for diagnosis, prevention, or treatment, and is provided by medical or healthcare professionals.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling clarifies the VAT status of genetic testing, linking exemption eligibility to the professional status of the provider and the clinical purpose of the service.

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2017-09-14PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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