Taxation of Billing Services Provided by Pharmacy Association to Members: VAT Implications

• Services of billing provided by the Official College of Pharmacists of Alicante to pharmacy offices are subject to VAT
• The services were not exempt from VAT as they were considered economic activities
• The College argued for exemption based on being a non-profit entity performing activities of general interest
• The Supreme Court ruled that the billing services did not meet the requirements for VAT exemption
• The services were not performed for the collective interest of all members and involved an economic consideration
• The Court determined that the services could distort competition in the market
• The decision was based on the economic consideration for the services and their potential impact on competition.

Source: audiconsultores-etlglobal.com

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