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V3226-19 ·22 November 2019 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Securities intermediaries in inheritances have a legal mandate to freeze assets until tax payment is proven

A query was raised regarding the subsidiary liability of intermediaries in the transfer of securities from an inheritance. The DGT ruled that, in addition to liability, there is a duty not to release assets to third parties without proof of tax payment or exemption.

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This ruling clarifies the legal obligations of financial intermediaries, reinforcing their duty to ensure tax compliance before transferring inherited securities, thereby increasing their regulatory burden and potential liability.

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2019-11-22PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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