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V0480-26 2 March 2026 · SG de Impuestos sobre las Personas Jurídicas Criterion in force
IS · fusión por absorción

Absorption merger of a fully owned company may qualify for fiscal neutrality

The DGT confirms that an absorption merger of a fully owned company may apply the fiscal neutrality regime under Royal Decree-Law 5/2023, provided it meets LIS requirements and is not used for tax fraud or evasion.

The question raised

Question raised

The DGT's ruling

If the transaction is carried out within the commercial scope according to Royal Decree-law 5/2023 and complies with article 76.1.c) of the LIS, it could benefit from the tax neutrality regime. In an improper merger where the absorbing company holds at least 5%, no income will be recognized for the cancellation of the shareholding. The assets received shall maintain their previous tax values and seniority. However, the regime shall not apply if the primary objective is tax fraud or evasion.

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