Housing, at the heart of fiscal policy

Following the measures already approved in Catalonia (which have increased the rates of TPO and AJD mainly in real estate transactions carried out by large holders or of significant amounts), the creation of a Complementary State Tax on the Transfer of Real Estate to non-residents in the European Union, which would amount to 100% of […]

The carbon border adjustment mechanism: what it is and how it can affect importers of goods

This mechanism, already in force since 1 October 2023, provides for a more flexible transitional regime until 31 December 2025. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) was approved by EU Regulation 2023/956 of 10 May 2023, with the aim of contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and, in particular, to combat the risk […]

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. The core issue of this debated matter lies in determining when the transfer of a hotel property is subject […]