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V3023-19 ·28 October 2019 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Merger by absorption may qualify for special regime if carried out under Structural Changes Law with valid economic reasons

A company has requested clarification on whether a merger by absorption can qualify for the special Corporate Tax regime and if its objectives justify the transaction. The DGT indicates that it must comply with commercial regulations and Article 76.1 of the Corporate Tax Act (LIS), and must not have fraud or tax advantage as its primary purpose.

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This ruling clarifies the requirements for tax neutrality in corporate restructurings, emphasizing that economic substance must prevail over tax planning.

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2019-10-28PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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