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V1578-18 7 June 2018 · SG de Impuestos sobre el Consumo Criterion in force
IVA · prestación accesoria

Leasing of private-label coffee machines may be taxed at 10% if deemed ancillary to capsule sales

A query was raised regarding whether the provision of coffee machines constitutes an ancillary service to the sale of capsules, even if the machines are compatible with other brands. The DGT ruled that, as they feature the coffee brand's logo, the provision is considered an ancillary operation to the sale of the capsules.

The question raised

Question raised: Confirmation is requested as to whether the transfer of use of the coffee machine produced in scenarios A) and B) of the referenced binding ruling should be considered an ancillary supply to the principal supply.

The DGT's ruling

A supply is ancillary when it is not an end in itself for the customer, but rather the means to enjoy the principal transaction. Although the machines are technically compatible with other capsules, the fact that they are identified with the name or logo of the coffee brand makes the transfer ancillary to the sale of the capsules. Therefore, the transaction is considered a single operation and is taxed at the rate of the principal product (10% for capsules).

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