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Spanish Tax Authorities change their approach: Belgian REITs qualify as equivalent to Spanish SOCIMI

The Spanish General Directorate of Taxes has issued two binding rulings in which accepts that the Belgian REITS qualify as
Corporate

Crypto and blockchain in M&A: how to address issues around volatility, validity and valuation

The value of crypto-funded deals has doubled over the last couple of years, but there are specific challenges for parties
Tax

Spanish General Directorate of Taxes decides preparatory phase of renewable energy projects is not business activity

Decision as to what constitutes the starting moment of the business activity determines whether the Spanish participation exemption applies.
Energy and Energy Transition

What does the Energy Profits Levy mean for the UK energy sector?

How will the tax will be levied and what will be the likely impact on electricity generators, including renewable generators?
Tax

The tax treatment of assignment of vehicles to employees

The Spanish Central Administrative Tribunal, following community law precedent, has amended its position regarding the treatment for VAT purposes of
Employment and pensions

Employee Incentives Update | May 2022

In this edition of our Employee Incentives Update, we focus on some important dates - including the 6 July 2022

Off-payroll working under an umbrella?

Kevin Barrow considers how businesses have adapted to cope with the changes to the IR35 off-payroll working regime that were
Tax

Working from home and its tax implications in Spain – Ruling from the Spanish Directorate of Taxes dated 18 January 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic created an immediate need for businesses and their employees to work from home. Two years on, working

Mind the IR35 gap: corporate dealmakers need to get vigilant

Companies seeking investment or sale should review IR35 processes and revisit checklists as HMRC ramps up its new regime
Tax

Real estate capital gains and rental income from French source : UK residents can also benefit from the CSG and CRDS exemption

In an update dated 14 January 2022 to its frequently asked questions (FAQ) relating to the tax consequences of Brexit
Tax

Spring Statement maps out the UK government's tax plan

Better-than-expected public finance predictions have made way for measures attempting to ease the soaring cost of living and to reform
Tax

The Spanish Supreme Court considers that the transfer of a supermarket business is subject to stamp duty

The Spanish Supreme Court has issued a ruling, on 20 January 2022, declaring that the first copy of a public