Spain

María Cenzual and Marta Gràcia of Garrigues report on the Supreme Court overturning the Spanish tax authorities’ stance that borrowing costs in certain circumstances should be treated as gratuities for corporate income tax purposes.

A new law that aims to help in the creation and development of companies changes the rules regarding electronic invoicing, but Fernando Matesanz of Spanish VAT Services says that clarification is needed.

Rather than simplifying and standardising international tax, the OECD BEPS recommendations have led to a complex landscape. Vrajesh Dutia and Eric Lesprit of Deloitte analyse the application of the guidance across several high-profile jurisdictions.