- The DIAN stated that the self-consumption of inventories, regardless of their designation (gifts, donations, free samples), is a Taxable Event for Value Added Tax (VAT) according to article 421-B of the National Tax Code.
- A petitioner asked the DIAN if the withdrawal of inventories for self-consumption of “free samples” is subject to VAT, to determine if there is an obligation to issue an invoice for this operation.
- The DIAN confirmed that VAT is applicable according to articles 421-B and 429-B, and therefore, there is an obligation to issue an invoice according to article 615 of the National Tax Code.
- Regardless of the designation given to the withdrawal of inventories for self-consumption, it is clear that it triggers VAT and the obligation to issue an invoice for the beneficiary of this operation.
Source: amezquita.com.co
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