How the DGT's position has evolved
Current position
To apply the tax neutrality regime for the exchange of securities, the beneficiary entity must acquire the majority of voting rights and comply with the residence requirements of article 80 of the LIS (Corporate Income Tax Law). The transaction must respond to valid economic reasons, such as the restructuring or rationalization of activities, and must not have the main objective of tax fraud or evasion. Under these conditions, shareholders do not include income in their IRPF (Personal Income Tax) and the securities maintain their original tax value.
The DGT's position has remained constant over time. Throughout the rulings, it has been reiterated that there is a need to obtain the majority of voting rights, the residence of the parties, and the existence of valid economic reasons that exclude tax fraud. No changes in the substantial requirements have been observed since 2014.
Analysis based on 13 of 16 rulings with a stated position. Updated 26 September 2026.