How the DGT's position has evolved
Current position
To apply the special regime for the exchange of securities, the acquiring entity must obtain the majority of the voting rights in the participating entities and comply with the 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, to prevent its main objective from being fraud, evasion, or the mere obtaining of a tax advantage. Under these conditions, shareholders do not recognize income and the securities received maintain their original tax value.
The DGT's position remains constant throughout the sequence. No changes are observed in the requirements for the majority of voting rights, compliance with Article 80 of the LIS, or in the prohibition of transactions for the purposes of fraud or mere tax advantage.
Analysis based on 45 of 57 rulings with a stated position. Updated 5 August 2026.