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V5428-26 ·31 July 2026 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Farm land expropriations before material urbanisation are exempt from VAT

A local council asks whether expropriation of rural land and subsequent promotion of rental housing is subject to VAT. The DGT clarifies that expropriation before material urbanisation begins is exempt as it involves rural land.

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How it affects those involved

Expropriations of rural land prior to the start of material urban development are exempt from VAT, providing clarity for local authorities planning housing projects.

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2026-07-31PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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