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V0922-22 28 April 2022 · SG de Impuestos sobre el Consumo Criterion in force
IVA · exención

Access to scientific congresses may be VAT exempt if cultural or educational entity requirements are met

A non-profit Swiss entity has requested clarification on whether registration fees for a medical congress in Spain are subject to or exempt from VAT. The DGT explains that taxability depends on whether the event qualifies as an educational or cultural service and the nature of the organising entity.

The question raised

Question posed: Whether the collection of the aforementioned registration fees would be subject to Value Added Tax and, where applicable, exempt therefrom. Obligations regarding invoicing and the submission of tax returns and settlements for Value Added Tax purposes.

The DGT's ruling

The congress access service is subject to VAT as it is performed in Spanish territory. It may be exempt under Art. 20.One.9º if it is professional training provided by authorized entities, or under Art. 20.One.14º if it is a cultural manifestation or scientific dissemination provided by public law entities or private cultural establishments of a social nature. If these exemptions are not met, the general rate of 21% shall apply.

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