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V2898-14 29 October 2014 · SG de Impuestos Patrimoniales, Tasas y Precios Públicos Criterion in force
IVA · primera entrega

The taxation of real estate purchases (VAT or ITPAJD) depends on whether it is a first or a second/subsequent delivery

A natural person inquires whether the acquisition of a property foreclosed by a bank is subject to VAT or ITPAJD. The DGT explains that taxation depends on whether the delivery of the building is considered a first or a second delivery of a completed construction.

The question raised

Question posed: Whether the purchase of the property is subject to Value Added Tax or to the Tax on Property Transfers and Documented Legal Acts.

The DGT's ruling

If the delivery is the first one made by the developer and the property has not been used uninterruptedly for two years, it will be subject to VAT. If it is a second or subsequent delivery of a completed building, it will be subject to but exempt from VAT, which implies that the transfer will be subject to ITPAJD for onerous property transfers. In the event that the operation is subject to and not exempt from VAT, it will only be taxed under the concept of documented legal acts.

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