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V3087-21 ·10 December 2021 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

21% VAT rate applies to soft drinks or juices containing added sugars or sweeteners

The taxpayer inquired about the VAT rate applicable to Enervit isotonic drink sachets. The DGT ruled that if the product is a soft drink or juice containing sugars or sweeteners, it must be taxed at the standard rate of 21%.

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This ruling clarifies the VAT treatment for functional beverages, ensuring that products with added sweeteners or sugars are subject to the standard rate rather than a reduced rate.

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2021-12-10PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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