FAQs

VAT in Spain

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  What is the VAT (IVA) rate in Spain?

  VAT is the value added tax.

  This indirect tax is levied on the consumption of all products or services in Spain and in the case of services is 21%.

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  How VAT is applied in Spain?

  The general VAT tax rate is 21%. This rate is applied by default. There is a reduced 10% rate applied on some food and health products, passenger transport and most hotel services and construction works. There is also a fee called "super reduced" 4% that applies to basic necessities such as vegetables, bread, fruit, milk, books and pharmaceuticals.