Tax
Real Estate leasing is an economic activity even when management is outsourced, according to the Directorate General of Taxes
According to the most recent criterion of the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT), real estate leasing can be classified as an economic activity for Corporate Income Tax purposes when managed by specialized experts who have been subcontracted, even if there is not a full-time employee exclusively dedicated to its management, as literally required by law.Spain: Minimum 15% Global Tax: new steps on the most relevant tax measure of recent years for large Groups of Companies
Contrary to the criteria previously maintained by some regional economic-administrative courts and the DGT, it is now concluded that, if contributions to equity are not taken into account when computing the increase in equity that gives the right to apply the incentive or to analyze whether the maintenance requirement is met, the same treatment should be given to capital returns and similar distributions to shareholders.Spain: The General Directorate of Taxes (DGT) clarifies that capital reductions with return of contributions have no impact on the capitalization reserve
En contra del criterio que venían manteniendo algunos tribunales económico-administrativo regionales y la DGT, se concluye ahora que, si las aportaciones a los fondos propios no se tienen en cuenta para computar el incremento de los fondos propios que da derecho a la aplicación del incentivo o para analizar si se cumple el requisito de mantenimiento, se debe dar el mismo tratamiento a las devoluciones de capital y repartos similares a los socios.China: Dealing with the future tax administration on enjoying treaty benefit for preferential tax rate on dividends
Under China's tax laws, non-resident companies generally face a 10% tax on China-sourced dividends, but avoidance of Double Taxation Treaties with countries like Spain or France can reduce this to 5% if specific conditions are met. These companies must self-assess eligibility, submit forms, and maintain documentation, as Chinese authorities rigorously verify treaty benefit claims. If the reduced rate is not applied and excess tax is paid, companies can request refunds within three years.This is the Artificial Intelligence Strategy in the Strategic Plan of the Spanish Tax Agency
El Plan Estratégico de la Agencia Tributaria española establece los principios que deberán guiar el uso de la inteligencia artificial para la prevención y lucha contra el fraude fiscal. Se echan de menos, no obstante, referencias expresas a derechos de los contribuyentes y principios (como los de transparencia y proporcionalidad, o el de no discriminación) ampliamente reconocidos y cuya protección resulta esencial en este ámbito.Garrigues wins three awards from 'El Confidencial', including best law firm
At the gala presentation of the II Edition of the El Confidencial Business Lawyer Awards, held last night in Madrid, Garrigues won three awards: Best Law Firm, Best Tax Team and Best Firm Lawyer by Fernando Vives, executive chairman of the firm.Peru: The deadline is approaching for Peruvian consortia, funds and trusts to submit the declaration of ultimate beneficial owner
Any Peruvian or foreign company or investor who directly or indirectly participates in the results or exercises effective control of the legal arrangement shall take into account the declaration to be made within the first 20 days of July 2024.