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V1454-22 ·20 June 2022 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Contributions of assets to a trust have no tax effects in Spain as it is not a recognised legal entity

The taxpayer asks whether the contribution of assets from his father to a trust has implications for Inheritance and Gift Tax. The DGT rules that, as the trust is not recognised in Spain, the relationships are considered to be direct between the settlor and the beneficiary.

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How it affects those involved

The lack of legal recognition for trusts in Spain means that tax obligations are assessed based on the direct relationship between the settlor and the beneficiary, rather than through the trust structure.

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2022-06-20PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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