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V0816-18 26 March 2018 · SG de Impuestos sobre el Consumo Criterion in force
IVA · depuración de aguas residuales

Wastewater treatment services subject to the reduced VAT rate of 10%

A company requested clarification on the VAT rate applicable to wastewater treatment services provided under a public works concession. The Directorate-General for Taxes (DGT) ruled that these services are subject to the reduced rate of 10%.

The question raised

Question raised: Applicable tax rate for wastewater purification services.

The DGT's ruling

Wastewater collection or treatment services are taxed at the reduced rate of 10% pursuant to Article 91.One.2.5º of Law 37/1992. This rate applies to all types of wastewater (urban, domestic, or industrial) without distinction. The treatment of drinking water is not included in this reduced rate and shall be taxed at the general rate.

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