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V2660-23 ·2 October 2023 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Dropshipping from third countries may be exempt from VAT or subject to IOSS regime

A professional selling clothing online via dropshipping from China asks how to tax their activity and whether the equivalence surcharge applies. The DGT explains that without special registration, sales are not subject to VAT due to no transport into Spain, but may opt for the IOSS import regime to declare and pay the tax.

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How it affects those involved

Businesses using dropshipping from abroad may avoid VAT if no goods enter Spain, but can choose IOSS to pay VAT on remote sales.

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2023-10-02PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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