- The Supreme Court confirms that desalinated water supply is subject to a reduced 10% VAT rate in mixed contracts
- The case involves a concession contract for a desalination plant executed by Acciona and Cadagua
- Previous rulings by the Tax Office imposed a 21% VAT rate, which was contested by the UTE and ultimately appealed to the Supreme Court
- The Supreme Court ruled that the operations under the contract constitute a delivery of goods and are subject to a 10% VAT rate
- The ruling is based on EU directives and previous court cases, which define the delivery of goods and the importance of the main operation in mixed contracts
- The contract focuses on delivering desalinated water, with the other services being considered necessary but accessory
Source: audiconsultores-etlglobal.com
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