The benefits of VAT reduction on Spanish dwellings

November 01 2011

Royal Decree-Law 9/2011 has temporary modified the VAT rate applicable to first supplies of dwellings in Spain, which has been reduced from 8% to 4% until December 31 2011. The Royal Decree-Law justifies the measure for political reasons because of the specific economic situations and the considerable effects it is intended to produce. Eduardo Gracia and Ricardo García-Borregón of Ashurst look at who really benefits.

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