SPANISH EXIT TAX

Law 26/2014, of November 27 on Personal Income Tax (hereinafter, PIT), in force since January 1, 2015, establishes a case of taxation of unrealized capital gains when a taxpayer moves outside Spain, as an instrument to prevent tax evasion and a measure to guarantee tax revenues. The exit tax established in the PIT taxes the… Continue reading SPANISH EXIT TAX

Law on the digitalization of notarial and registry proceedings

The digitalization of mercantile registries and legal reforms in Spain mark  significant progress towards a more efficient public administration and a  society in tune with the digital age. These changes, in line with the European  Directive, aim to speed up business processes, improve access to  information, and strengthen legal certainty. Despite challenges, legal  modernization is… Continue reading Law on the digitalization of notarial and registry proceedings

Tax neutrality regime. A change of criteria regarding the requirements for its application.

The Directorate General of Taxes (hereinafter, “DGT“) modifies its perspective regarding the application of the tax neutrality regime in corporate restructurings. It now holds that the regularization of tax advantages pursued will only be allowed when it is conclusively demonstrated that the operation had as its main purpose tax fraud or tax evasion, and is… Continue reading Tax neutrality regime. A change of criteria regarding the requirements for its application.