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V1306-26 27 May 2026 · SG de Impuestos sobre el Consumo Criterion in force
IVA · sujeto pasivo

VAT liability of a partner's services depends on independence or subordination

A consulting entity asks whether services provided by its majority shareholder and sole administrator are subject to VAT. The DGT responds that classification depends on a case-by-case assessment of the professional's independence.

The question raised

Question posed: Clarification of the binding ruling of March 18, 2025, inquiry V0328-25, regarding the services provided by the majority shareholder and sole administrator to the consulting entity.

The DGT's ruling

To determine whether a partner's services are subject to VAT, it must be analyzed whether a relationship of dependency or labor subordination exists. If the partner organizes their own means, is not subject to the company's organizational criteria, receives remuneration linked to results, and assumes responsibility towards third parties, the activity is independent and subject to the tax. If the partner acts under subordination, using the company's means and without economic risk, the provision shall not be subject to VAT.

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