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V3733-16 ·7 September 2016 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

VAT rate depends on the time of accrual and the existence of actual advance payments

A homeowners' association enquired whether it was required to pay the VAT rate difference (from 18% to 21%) following the signing of promissory notes for the installation of lifts. The DGT ruled that the signing of promissory notes does not constitute an advance payment; instead, the tax accrual occurs when the promissory notes mature or when the lift is made available.

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This ruling clarifies the distinction between the signing of payment instruments and actual advance payments, providing legal certainty regarding the timing of VAT accrual for property improvements.

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2016-09-07PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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