How the DGT's position has evolved
Current position
Turnover is composed of income from ordinary activities obtained on a regular and periodic basis, including membership fees, user fees, and regular commercial income. Generic subsidies not linked to products or services are not included. For the limit on client entertainment expenses, 1 percent of the net amount of the turnover for the tax period is applied.
The DGT maintains a consistent application of turnover as a basis for tax limits and requirements. The position has evolved from determining its composition in industrial and mandate activities toward clarifying which income (such as fees or commercial activities) constitutes it for the purposes of the IAE (Tax on Economic Activities) exemption. No change in doctrine is observed, but rather an application across different areas.
Turning points
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Specifies that the production value for the LIE (Law on Special Tax Incentives) reduction includes turnover plus the change in inventories.
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Defines that the net amount includes income from regular ordinary activities, such as membership fees, but excludes generic subsidies.
Analysis based on 59 of 64 rulings with a stated position. Updated 21 September 2026.