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V0939-22 29 April 2022 · SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas Criterion in force
IVA · arrendamiento de terrenos

Leasing of rural land for a beach bar is subject to 21% VAT

A query was raised regarding whether the leasing of rural land for the installation of a beach bar is subject to VAT and whether IRPF (Income Tax) withholding applies. The DGT ruled that the transaction is subject to VAT at the standard rate because the purpose is to install elements for a business activity, and there is no obligation for IRPF withholding as it concerns rural real estate.

The question raised

Question raised 1st Taxation in VAT of the aforementioned lease.

The DGT's ruling

The lease of land for the installation of elements of a business activity, such as a hospitality establishment, constitutes a supply of services subject to VAT at the general rate of 21%. The exemption for the lease of rural land does not apply because use for the installation of business activity elements is expressly excluded. Regarding Personal Income Tax (IRPF), income derived from the lease of rural real estate is not subject to the obligation of withholding or payment on account.

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