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V5444-26 ·6 August 2026 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

4% VAT rate on property acquisitions by entities requires compliance with leasing requirements

A housing cooperative has enquired whether it can apply the reduced 4% VAT rate when acquiring buildings from developers for use-rights transfers. The Directorate-General for Taxes (DGT) explains that to apply this rate, specific conditions regarding special leasing regimes or official protection status must be met.

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How it affects those involved

Entities seeking to benefit from the reduced VAT rate on property acquisitions must ensure their business model aligns with specific leasing or social housing regulations.

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2026-08-06PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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