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V3965-15 ·14 December 2015 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

VAT refund claims for input tax in the EU must be submitted electronically

A query was raised regarding whether a certified image of simplified invoices can be submitted or if paper format is mandatory to recover input VAT incurred in other EU Member States. The DGT indicates that the application must be made electronically and that invoicing regulations depend on the rules of the Member State where the transaction took place.

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How it affects those involved

Businesses seeking to reclaim VAT from other EU countries must ensure they use electronic filing systems, as paper-based submissions or non-compliant invoice formats may be rejected.

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2015-12-14PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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