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Independent Board Members and VAT: Spain’s Perspective on Tax Treatment of Professional Services

  • CJEU case (C-288/22) discussed VAT treatment of activities by board members
  • Board members’ activities must be considered economic activities subject to VAT
  • Activity must be carried out independently to be subject to VAT
  • Spanish tax administration confirmed stance based on CJEU decision
  • Professional services by board members subject to VAT if not bound to company’s structure and receive remuneration tied to economic results

Source: internationaltaxreview.com

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