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How the DGT's position on this topic has evolved, and the rulings it rests on.

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How the DGT's position has evolved

Stable position High confidence 26 rulings · 2014–2022

Current position

Mediation services provided on behalf of others are considered services whose location is governed by the location of the recipient. If the recipient is an entrepreneur or professional with a registered office or establishment in Spain, the transaction is subject to IVA (Value Added Tax) in Spanish territory. The taxable base for mediation is the commission that the intermediary deducts from the main transaction.

The DGT's position remains constant regarding the location of mediation services through the application of the general rules for business recipients. No doctrinal changes are observed in the series, except for the inclusion of an exemption case for commissions for cash withdrawals at ATMs.

Turning points

  1. V2633-20

    Introduces a specific exemption for commissions for the withdrawal of funds at ATMs by considering them operations relating to payment cards.

Analysis based on 25 of 26 rulings with a stated position. Updated 24 September 2026.

Rulings on this topic

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V0306-22 17 Feb 2022

E-commerce platforms provide intermediation services to sellers

SG de Impuestos sobre el Consumo
intermediaciónbase imponibleprestación de servicioscomisiónfacturación LIVA — Ley 37/1992 del IVA art. 11.2.15ºLIVA — Ley 37/1992 del IVA art. 78
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V3241-20 30 Oct 2020

Platforms must issue invoices for commissions charged to users

SG de Impuestos sobre el Consumo
prestación de serviciosmediaciónservicios prestados por vía electrónicaobligación de facturarfactura simplificada LIVA — Ley 37/1992 del IVA art. 4LIVA — Ley 37/1992 del IVA art. 11.2.15
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V2633-20 12 Aug 2020

ATM cash withdrawal services are exempt from VAT

SG de Impuestos sobre el Consumo
exencióncajeros automáticosretirada de efectivoservicios financieroscomisión LIVA — Ley 37/1992 del IVA art. 20.Uno.18º.h
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V3342-14 18 Dec 2014

Cash dispensing activities in hotels classified under IAE heading 819.9

SG de Tributos Locales
impuesto sobre actividades económicasepígrafeentidades financierasdispensación de efectivocomisión Tarifas del IAE — RDLeg 1175/1990 art. regla 2ªTarifas del IAE — RDLeg 1175/1990 art. regla 4ª
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual

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