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V1231-14 ·7 May 2014 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Mergers may qualify for special tax regime if based on valid economic grounds rather than purely tax advantages

A query was raised regarding whether the merger of two companies to create a new entity can apply the special tax regime and offset negative tax bases. The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) ruled that this is possible provided the transaction is driven by valid economic motives and is not solely intended to obtain a tax advantage.

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This ruling clarifies the requirements for corporate restructurings, emphasizing that economic substance must prevail over tax avoidance motives to access special tax benefits.

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2014-05-07PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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