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V2821-23 ·17 October 2023 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Titanium ligation clips may qualify for 10% VAT if classified as surgical implants and meet design requirements

A medical device company has requested a ruling on whether titanium clips for blood vessel ligation are subject to the reduced VAT rate. The DGT has indicated that the 10% rate may apply provided the product is classified as a prosthesis, orthosis, or surgical implant and meets the design requirements for treating physical deficiencies.

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This ruling provides tax certainty for manufacturers of specialized medical devices, allowing for the application of a reduced VAT rate if specific clinical and design criteria are met.

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2023-10-17PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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