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V2577-14 1 October 2014 · SG de Impuestos sobre el Consumo Criterion in force
IVA · segundas y ulteriores entregas

Transfer of old buildings by a commercial company may be subject to or exempt from VAT

A local council has requested clarification regarding the acquisition of an urban plot containing buildings in poor condition. The DGT has determined that the transaction is subject to VAT, but whether an exemption applies will depend on whether the buildings are rehabilitated or demolished.

The question raised

Question raised 1. Subjectivity and, where applicable, exemption of the described operation.

The DGT's ruling

The transfer of buildings by a commercial company is an operation subject to VAT. The exemption for second and subsequent deliveries applies if they are not intended for rehabilitation or demolition for new development. The portion of the plot exclusively intended for public gardens is exempt. If they are intended for rehabilitation or demolition, the operation is not exempt and the general rate of 21% applies.

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What is published here, applied to a company or a specific case. The first meeting is free.

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