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V3676-20 29 December 2020 · SG de Impuestos sobre las Personas Jurídicas Criterion in force
IS · canje de valores

Share exchange may qualify under special regime if legal requirements and valid economic reasons are met

The consultant asks whether a share acquisition transaction may apply the special share exchange regime. The DGT states that it is possible if a majority of voting rights is obtained and the requirements of Article 80 of the LIS are met, provided it is not for fraud or tax evasion.

The question raised

Question posed: Whether the described transaction may qualify for the tax regime provided for in Chapter VII of Title VII of Law 27/2014, of November 27, on Corporate Income Tax, and whether the economic reasons are sufficient and valid.

The DGT's ruling

To apply the special regime for the exchange of securities, the entity must acquire holdings that allow it to obtain the majority of voting rights and comply with the residence and tax valuation requirements of Article 80.1 of the LIS. Likewise, pursuant to Article 89.2 of the LIS, the regime shall not apply if the main purpose of the transaction is tax fraud or evasion, or if it is not carried out for valid economic reasons. Reasons related to the restructuring or rationalization of activities could be considered valid, although their determination depends on the facts and circumstances of each case.

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