Publications - Tax
The hearing procedure is essential when the settlement or penalty proposals are rectified
According to the case law of the Supreme Court, it is necessary to offer a new hearing when a proposal to impose a penalty is rectified (even to reduce it), so that its omission determines the nullity of everything that has been done. The Audiencia…
The DGT stresses the concept of autonomous economic unit in relation to indirect taxation in the hotel sector
Indirect taxation on the acquisition of hotels in Spain is in a state of considerable legal uncertainty, despite the numerous binding rulings of the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) which reiterate a solid and long-standing criterion.
Mexico: Bill submitted to tax inheritances and donations exceeding 15 million pesos
On March 4, 2025, a bill was submitted to the Congress of Mexico City, proposing a decree to amend the Income Tax Law (ISR). The bill seeks to modify Articles 93, 130, and 132, as well as to add a new article 132 bis, with the objective of imposing…
Tax Newsletter - February 2025
In the Garrigues Tax Newsletter we compile, month by month, the most relevant developments in this practice area: judgments, rulings, regulations...
Key Points on Portugal's IFICI Tax Incentive for Scientific Research and Innovation Activities
Since 2024, Portugal's IFICI tax incentive has provided a preferential tax regime for individuals engaged in scientific research and innovation. However, its implementation is highly complex due to scattered regulations, multiple eligibility…
For the deduction of the financial burden in leveraged buy-outs, the economic substance of the transactions as a whole must be considered
According to the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT), for the calculation of the ratio applicable to leveraged buyouts, the possible splitting of the debt must be disregarded, i.e., any debt assumed by the entities of the acquired group that is used…
China: The State Administration of Taxation expands the circumstances of issuing Tax Residency Certificate
The Chinese current rules allow issuing a Tax Residency Certificate solely for claiming tax treaty benefits. While this is the primary purpose, there are various legal, financial, and regulatory reasons for Chinese tax residents to provide this…
The Spanish rules on withholding taxes on dividends paid to foreign shareholders are contrary to EU law
According to the Court of Justice of the European Union, the Biscayan rules on non-resident income tax grant different treatment to withholdings borne by national shareholders as compared with those borne by non-resident shareholders, which is…
Colombia: Main recurring corporate, tax and labor obligations - First Semester of 2025
In Colombia, companies must comply with certain corporate, tax and labor obligations during the year. In this document we highlight the main obligations to be taken into account in the first half of 2025.
Tax Newsletter - December 2024 and January 2025
In the Garrigues Tax Newsletter we compile, month by month, the most relevant developments in this practice area: judgments, rulings, regulations...
Garrigues Sustainable Newsletter - January 2025
In this newsletter we compile the most relevant legal news on ESG matters in Spain, published by Garrigues and G-advisory.
The new waste tax and its numerous questions
Law 7/2022, of 8 April, has incorporated the obligation for all municipalities in Spain to approve a tax or a public non-tax financial contribution that adheres to the principle of “the polluter pays”. Below, we analyze some of the questions raised…