How the DGT's position has evolved
Current position
Positive income from the transfer of shares is exempt if a minimum participation of 5% is maintained uninterruptedly for one year. For resident entities, the requirement of minimum taxation abroad is not required. The exemption is excluded if the scenarios in sections 4 and 5 of article 21 of the LIS (Corporate Income Tax Law) occur, such as the status of a holding company, and the exempt amount is reduced by 5% for expenses.
The DGT's position remains constant regarding the basic requirements of 5% participation and one-year ownership. Throughout the rulings, the application of exclusions for holding companies and the non-application of the foreign taxation requirement for residents has been clarified. The doctrine has been consolidated through the reiteration of these conditions and the 5% reduction for expenses.
Turning points
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Clarifies that if the investee is a holding company, the exemption does not apply to the portion of the income that is not an increase in undistributed profits generated during the period of ownership.
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Introduces that if the investee is a holding company with more than 70% income from rents, the shareholder must meet the requirements of participation and seniority in the indirect subsidiaries.
Analysis based on 18 of 22 rulings with a stated position. Updated 24 September 2026.