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V3003-19 ·28 October 2019 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Standard 21% VAT rate applies to lift installation in public use buildings

A company requested clarification on the VAT rate applicable to the installation of a lift in a Town Hall to remove architectural barriers. The Directorate-General for Taxes (DGT) ruled that, as the building is not primarily intended for residential use, the standard rate must be applied.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling clarifies that VAT reductions for building renovations do not apply to public buildings, even when the works are intended to improve accessibility.

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2019-10-28PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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