Tax advisor: The imposition of abusive agreements from a criminal perspective

Abuse of the majority in the adoption of agreements is punishable both from a civil or commercial perspective, when these exceed the normal limits of the exercise of the rights, causing damage to third parties (art. 7.2 of the Civil Code) and from a criminal perspective (art. 291 of the Criminal Code). Throughout this article… Continue reading Tax advisor: The imposition of abusive agreements from a criminal perspective

Tax advisor: Foreign Securities Holding Entities (ETVE): Considerations about the application of the ETVE regime

ETVEs are efficient corporate vehicles for investments abroad. These entities benefit from a special tax regime that significantly reduces the tax burden on foreign profits, which makes these vehicles highly attractive to international investors. However, the application of the special tax regime requires the fulfilment of several requirements. In the following, we will discuss the… Continue reading Tax advisor: Foreign Securities Holding Entities (ETVE): Considerations about the application of the ETVE regime

Tax advisor: EU Directive proposals and their impact on multinational companies’ taxation

The European Union has presented two directive proposals that could have a significant impact on the taxation of multinational corporations in Europe. Both proposals fall under the umbrella of BEFIT but differ in their objectives and scope.One of them pertains to the regulation of transfer pricing and aims to incorporate the principle of fair competition… Continue reading Tax advisor: EU Directive proposals and their impact on multinational companies’ taxation

Tax advisor:Analysis of the justification for applying the median in transfer pricing adjustment

In the opinion of the National High Court, the justification provided by the tax authority regarding the excessive breadth of the profit margins is not considered detailed enough to support the application of the median as explained. Therefore, this objection is accepted, and it is determined that the application of the lower point within the… Continue reading Tax advisor:Analysis of the justification for applying the median in transfer pricing adjustment

Tax advisor: The Central Economic-Administrative Court (TEAC) establishes criteria affecting family business succession

Spanish Tax Authority,requires donors to apply capital gains tax in the IRPF on assets transferred in the operation that are not related to business activity. According to a resolution by The Central Economic Administrative Tribunal (TEAC) has upheld an approach that discourages the transfer of family businesses during the owner’s lifetime. According to a TEAC… Continue reading Tax advisor: The Central Economic-Administrative Court (TEAC) establishes criteria affecting family business succession

Tax advisor: Key changes in Spanish tax legislation in compliance with the EU Directive 2021/514

Law 13/2023, which amends the General Tax Law and other tax regulations in compliance with EU Directive 2021/514, establishes in its Final Provision 5th a new wording of the limitation rule for the deductibility of financial expenses in Article 16 of the Corporate Income Tax Law (LIS). This modification is carried out to align Spanish… Continue reading Tax advisor: Key changes in Spanish tax legislation in compliance with the EU Directive 2021/514

Tax advisor: Franchised VAT, is it all it seems?

2024 is shaping up to be the year when taxpayers under the simplified VAT regime and in objective estimation for income tax (IRPF) should start planning their transition and adapting to the recent tax regimes. For the past few months, the government and social agents have been discussing the implementation of European Directive 2020/285, which… Continue reading Tax advisor: Franchised VAT, is it all it seems?

Tax advisor: According to the CJEU, the unauthorized removal of an excise goods from the suspension regime precludes tax exemption for the authorized warehousekeeper.

An Italian company engaged in the storage and transport of petroleum products was merged by absorption. As an authorized warehouse keeper, it made 196 shipments of hydrocarbons (diesel and gasoline) from its tax warehouse in Italy to a company in Slovenia, which was authorized to receive these products as a registered trader. However, the Customs… Continue reading Tax advisor: According to the CJEU, the unauthorized removal of an excise goods from the suspension regime precludes tax exemption for the authorized warehousekeeper.

Tax advisor: Is deduction the same as tax relief?

Deduct and deduct are two common terms in the context of Personal Income Tax (IRPF) that are frequently used. These terms relate to opportunities to reduce the amount of tax payable, something that the self-employed should understand. When we refer to the deduction in the income tax return, we are talking about the possibility of… Continue reading Tax advisor: Is deduction the same as tax relief?

Tax Advisor: Extension of the deductions in the Personal Income Tax of the Community of Madrid for 2023

Law 10/2023, of April 12th, which has been published in the Official Gazette of the Community of Madrid, has modified the Law of Madrid’s Assigned Taxes. The objective is to incentivize improvements in rental housing through the introduction of new deductions in the Personal Income Tax. New measures Among all the new measures we will… Continue reading Tax Advisor: Extension of the deductions in the Personal Income Tax of the Community of Madrid for 2023