How the DGT's position has evolved
Current position
Newly created entities may apply the reduced rate of 15% in their first two periods with a positive base, provided they do not form part of a group according to Article 42 of the Commercial Code. The group status must be specifically analyzed in the first tax period with a positive base and in the immediately following one. If a majority stake exists that presumes the existence of a group, the entity loses its status as a newly created entity for this purpose.
The DGT's position remains constant regarding the exclusion of entities that are part of corporate groups from the benefit of the reduced rate for new companies. Recent rulings (V1953-21, V0059-26, and V5236-26) confirm that belonging to a group according to the Commercial Code prevents the application of the 15% rate. No changes in criterion are observed, but rather a repeated application of the rule regarding exclusion due to integration into a group.
Analysis based on 87 of 100 rulings with a stated position. Updated 4 September 2026.