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V2651-21 ·3 November 2021 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

SARS-CoV-2 analysis services exempt from VAT if for diagnostic purposes and provided by healthcare professionals

A company acting as an intermediary for SARS-CoV-2 testing has queried whether its services are exempt from VAT. The Spanish Tax Agency (DGT) has ruled that the exemption applies if the services are intended for diagnosis, prevention, or treatment, and are provided by medical or healthcare professionals.

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This ruling clarifies the VAT status for intermediaries in the diagnostic testing sector, ensuring that the exemption is strictly tied to the medical nature and purpose of the service.

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2021-11-03PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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