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V0132-21 29 January 2021 · SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas Criterion in force
IRPF · rendimientos del trabajo

Classification of scientific collaboration income depends on whether courses are taught or exploitation rights are assigned

An emeritus professor seeks guidance on how to tax an amount of 9,250 euros received from the WHO for scientific collaboration. The DGT indicates that the nature of the income will determine whether it constitutes employment income or income from economic activities.

The question raised

Question raised For the purposes of taxation under Personal Income Tax (IRPF), inquiry is made regarding the classification of the amount to be received.

The DGT's ruling

Income from scientific collaboration shall be classified as income from employment if it derives from teaching courses, lectures, or seminars, or from the creation of scientific works with the assignment of exploitation rights. If these conditions are not met, the income shall be classified as income from economic activities, as it is understood to be a provision of services by a liberal professional.

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