- Spain introduces new VAT rules for energy products starting 1 January 2025
- New legislation aims to combat VAT fraud in missing trader schemes involving petrol, gas oil, and biofuels
- Removal from tax warehouse now deemed carried out by last trader or warehouse operator owning the goods
- A guarantee covering 110% of VAT from the last two months’ sales must be provided unless exemptions apply
- Exemptions for traders include being an Authorised Economic Operator or holding reliable operator status with specific qualifications
- Tax authorities can execute the guarantee if VAT is unpaid three months post-removal or misuse of products is not proven
- Tax warehouse operators share liability for VAT if removal is unauthorized without proper guarantees
- Monthly VAT returns and transaction reports to the Immediate Supply of Information System are mandatory for operators and traders
- Implementing regulations and forms for reliable operator status and guarantees are still pending from Spain’s tax authorities
- Energy sector taxpayers advised to familiarize themselves with new obligations and controls for better compliance and monitoring
Source: bdo.global
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