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V0864-21 13 April 2021 · SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas Criterion in force
IRPF · rendimientos del capital inmobiliario

Leasing of rural land for mobile phone antennas taxed as income from real estate capital and subject to VAT

A query was raised regarding the taxation of a rural land lease for the installation of telecommunications antennas. The DGT has determined that, as the land is no longer used for agricultural purposes, the income is classified as income from real estate capital for Personal Income Tax (IRPF) purposes. Furthermore, the transaction is subject to VAT, as the exemption for agricultural use does not apply.

The question raised

Question raised: A consultation is made regarding the taxation of said rental by Personal Income Tax and by Value Added Tax.

The DGT's ruling

In Personal Income Tax, if the land ceases to be used for economic activity for a new use, the income is considered income from real estate capital. In VAT, the lease is subject to the general rate of 21% because the purpose (antennas) involves the installation of elements of a business activity, which excludes the exemption for land used for agricultural exploitation.

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