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V0119-25 ·7 February 2025 ·consulta-vinculante Low impact
Tax

Possible classification of compensatory payments in a development ARC as business profits or royalties

A Spanish company asks how to classify compensatory payments to a Brazilian company under a cost-sharing agreement for developing a technological platform. The DGT examines whether such payments, intended to balance contributions and expected benefits, constitute business profits or royalties under the Spain-Brasil Convention.

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The classification of compensatory payments under a cost-sharing agreement may affect tax treatment and compliance with the Spain-Brasil Convention.

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2025-02-07PublishedPublished in the BOE
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