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V2610-20 ·31 July 2020 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Mergers of inactive companies may qualify for special regime if valid economic reasons exist

A query was raised regarding whether a merger by absorption involving inactive absorbed entities can qualify for the special Corporate Tax regime. The DGT indicates this is possible provided the requirements of the Capital Companies Act and the Corporate Tax Act are met, and the transaction is driven by valid economic reasons rather than solely seeking a tax advantage.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling provides legal certainty for companies undergoing restructuring involving dormant entities, confirming that inactivity does not automatically disqualify them from tax-neutral merger regimes, provided the business purpose is legitimate.

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2020-07-31PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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