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V5442-26 ·6 August 2026 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Potential application of tax neutrality in a merger by absorption of a wholly-owned subsidiary

A parent company has enquired whether the merger by absorption of its subsidiary, which is facing economic difficulties, can qualify for tax neutrality. The Directorate General for Taxes (DGT) has ruled that this is possible provided that all commercial and legal requirements are met, and that the existence of tax loss carryforwards does not, in itself, invalidate the regime.

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2026-08-06PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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