6% VAT regime for DemolitionReconstruction projects: scope extended to investor sales
A revised VAT framework is on its way for demolitionreconstruction projects, introducing greater flexibility for developers and investors. What’s new The Government has confirmed that, under the demolition–reconstruction VAT regime, developers may now: Sell to a private individual who will use the dwelling as his/her sole and principal residence; and Sell to an investor (individual or
VAT rate of 6% remains applicable for demolition-reconstruction residential projects for the letting market
In late 2023, the government significantly reduced the ability to apply the reduced VAT rate of 6% to demolition-reconstruction housing projects by limiting the benefit of the reduced rate to projects undertaken by individuals, except when leasing to a social housing agency. This had caused significant concern in the already financially pressured sector. As a
Optional VAT rental – condition for VAT deduction
In a communication published on 9 January 2019, the administration laid down certain conditions concerning the deduction of VAT which could not be deducted before the entry into force of the law. In practical terms, this is the VAT due on the costs of architects, studies, demolition, stabilisation and construction incurred before the entry into
