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V0266-25 6 March 2025 · SG de Impuestos sobre el Consumo Criterion in force
IVA · entidad de carácter social

Foundations may be VAT entrepreneurs eligible for exemptions in performances if meeting social entity requirements

A foundation inquired whether its activities (ticket sales, merchandising, advertising, donations and grants) are subject to or exempt from VAT. The DGT determines that it is an entrepreneur, that performances may be exempt if it meets social entity requirements, and that grants may be included in the taxable base if linked to the price.

The question raised

Question raised The taxpayer asks whether the operations it carries out are subject to, and in its case, exempt from, Value Added Tax.

The DGT's ruling

The foundation is a taxable person and its activities are subject to VAT. Admission fees for shows shall be exempt if the foundation is an entity of a social nature. Donations are not subject to the tax if they do not constitute consideration. Subsidies linked to the price form part of the taxable base. Sponsorship is a taxable provision of services, unless it is a business collaboration agreement pursuant to Law 49/2002. Merchandising is taxable and not exempt. The deduction is governed by the rules of pro rata and differentiated sectors.

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