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V0440-16 4 February 2016 · SG de Impuestos sobre el Consumo Criterion in force
IVA · entrega de bienes

Reverse charge mechanism applies to property transfers when VAT exemptions are waived

The taxpayer enquires about the application of the reverse charge mechanism in the transfer of a plot containing old buildings. The DGT clarifies that if the exemptions for rural land or subsequent deliveries of buildings are waived, the purchaser shall be the taxable person.

The question raised

Question posed: Application of the reverse charge rule contained in Article 84.One.2º.e) in the delivery of the plot.

The DGT's ruling

The delivery of real estate occurs when there is a transfer of the power of disposal, even if legal ownership is not transferred. If a rural estate with buildings is transferred, the operation may be decomposed into the delivery of the land (exempt) and that of the buildings (exempt if it is a second delivery). If the transferor waives these exemptions, the reverse charge mechanism shall apply pursuant to Article 84.One.2º.e) of Law 37/1992.

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