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V2652-19 ·26 September 2019 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Mergers and demergers may qualify for special tax regime if conducted for commercial purposes with valid economic reasons

A holding company has enquired whether a merger by absorption followed by a total demerger can qualify for the special tax regime for mergers and demergers. The DGT indicates that, provided commercial requirements and Corporate Income Tax Law criteria are met, it could apply as long as the primary purpose is not tax evasion or obtaining a tax advantage.

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This ruling clarifies the applicability of the special tax regime for corporate restructurings, emphasizing that commercial substance and valid economic motives must prevail over tax-driven objectives.

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2019-09-26PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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