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V1058-17 4 May 2017 · SG de Impuestos sobre el Consumo Criterion in force
IVA · entrega de bienes

The sale of an industrial building may be subject to VAT or exempt depending on whether it is a first or second delivery

The taxpayer wishes to purchase the industrial building that is currently leased. The DGT analyzes whether the sale is subject to VAT or if the exemption for second and subsequent deliveries of buildings applies.

The question raised

Question raised 1.- Liability and, where applicable, exemption of the transaction for Value Added Tax.

The DGT's ruling

The sale is subject to VAT because the selling company is a taxable person. The exemption for second deliveries depends on whether the seller is a developer and on the previous use of the property. If the seller is a developer and the property was used uninterruptedly for two years by the owner or tenants (without an option to purchase), it shall be an exempt second delivery, unless the acquirer is the person who used it. If these requirements are not met, it is a first delivery subject to VAT. In the event of an exemption, the acquirer could be the taxable person under the reverse charge mechanism if the exemption is waived.

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