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V1657-21 ·31 May 2021 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Transfer of business ownership does not result in two payers for Income Tax filing thresholds

A pharmacy employee inquired whether a change in ownership via business transfer resulted in having two payers, which would affect her obligation to file an Income Tax return. The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) ruled that, due to business subrogation, the new owner is considered the same payer.

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This ruling clarifies that business succession does not trigger the 'two payers' rule for Income Tax filing requirements, providing legal certainty for employees during company transfers.

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2021-05-31PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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