{"id":21447,"date":"2026-07-16T10:57:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T10:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/law\/reorganisation-of-a-company\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T10:57:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T10:57:27","slug":"reorganisation-of-a-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/company\/reorganisation-of-a-company\/","title":{"rendered":"Reorganisation of a company"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>The <b>reorganization of a company<\/b> is the process by which a business modifies its corporate, financial or operational structure to adapt to a new reality: disorderly growth, the entry of new partners, generational succession, cash-flow tension or, simply, the need to gain efficiency. It is not a measure reserved for companies in crisis: solid companies also reorganize their structure to prepare for the next stage. This guide explains what it is, when it makes sense to consider it, what types exist, how it is executed step by step, and what its tax and labour implications are, with particular attention to the tax neutrality regime that allows these operations to be carried out without immediate tax cost. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21434 aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/reorganizar-empresa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"629\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/reorganizar-empresa.jpg 629w, https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/reorganizar-empresa-480x254.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 629px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u00cdndice contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 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ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/company\/reorganisation-of-a-company\/#When_does_it_make_sense_to_reorganize_a_company\" >When does it make sense to reorganize a company?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/company\/reorganisation-of-a-company\/#Types_of_corporate_reorganization\" >Types of corporate reorganization<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/company\/reorganisation-of-a-company\/#Corporate_or_structural_reorganization\" >Corporate or structural reorganization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/company\/reorganisation-of-a-company\/#Financial_reorganization\" >Financial reorganization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/company\/reorganisation-of-a-company\/#Operational_or_functional_reorganization\" >Operational or functional reorganization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/company\/reorganisation-of-a-company\/#Labour_reorganization\" >Labour reorganization<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/company\/reorganisation-of-a-company\/#The_most_common_corporate_operations_in_a_reorganization\" >The most common corporate operations in a reorganization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/company\/reorganisation-of-a-company\/#The_tax_neutrality_regime_FEAC_the_key_element\" >The tax neutrality regime (FEAC): the key element<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/company\/reorganisation-of-a-company\/#Stages_of_the_corporate_reorganization_process\" >Stages of the corporate reorganization process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/company\/reorganisation-of-a-company\/#Tax_and_labour_impact_that_should_not_be_overlooked\" >Tax and labour impact that should not be overlooked<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/company\/reorganisation-of-a-company\/#Common_mistakes_when_reorganizing_a_company\" >Common mistakes when reorganizing a company<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/company\/reorganisation-of-a-company\/#Practical_case\" >Practical case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/company\/reorganisation-of-a-company\/#Reorganizing_companies_in_Barcelona_points_to_consider\" >Reorganizing companies in Barcelona: points to consider<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/company\/reorganisation-of-a-company\/#How_GM_Tax_Consultancy_can_help\" >How GM Tax Consultancy can help<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/company\/reorganisation-of-a-company\/#Frequently_asked_questions_about_corporate_reorganization\" >Frequently asked questions about corporate reorganization<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/company\/reorganisation-of-a-company\/#What_is_the_difference_between_reorganizing_and_restructuring_a_company\" >What is the difference between reorganizing and restructuring a company?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/company\/reorganisation-of-a-company\/#Is_it_mandatory_to_apply_the_tax_neutrality_regime_in_a_merger_or_spin-off\" >Is it mandatory to apply the tax neutrality regime in a merger or spin-off?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/company\/reorganisation-of-a-company\/#How_long_does_a_corporate_reorganization_process_take\" >How long does a corporate reorganization process take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/company\/reorganisation-of-a-company\/#Does_a_corporate_reorganization_affect_contracts_with_employees_and_suppliers\" >Does a corporate reorganization affect contracts with employees and suppliers?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/company\/reorganisation-of-a-company\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_reorganization_of_a_company\"><\/span>What is the reorganization of a company?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Corporate reorganization consists of a coordinated set of actions corporate, financial or operational that modify a company&#8217;s internal or external configuration to adapt it to new business objectives. Unlike a simple process adjustment, it involves an integrated view: who owns what, how the activity is financed, and how day-to-day work is organized.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reorganization_vs_restructuring_the_difference_that_actually_matters\"><\/span>Reorganization vs. restructuring: the difference that actually matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The two terms are often used as synonyms, but it is worth distinguishing them, since they shape the approach to the project:<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Reorganization:<\/b> seeks efficiency and growth, even in companies that are already performing well. It is proactive.<\/li>\n<li><b>Restructuring:<\/b> usually has a corrective component, aimed at restoring the financial or operational balance of a company in difficulty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>In practice, a corporate reorganization (creating a holding company, separating activities) can be part of a broader restructuring, but not every reorganization responds to a problem. Often, it responds to an opportunity.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_does_it_make_sense_to_reorganize_a_company\"><\/span>When does it make sense to reorganize a company?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>There is no single trigger, but certain signals usually anticipate the need:<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Loss of profitability or margins that erode year after year.<\/li>\n<li>Excessive fixed costs or duplication between subsidiaries and departments.<\/li>\n<li>Regulatory or tax changes affecting the current model.<\/li>\n<li>The entry of new investors, partners, or an ongoing generational succession.<\/li>\n<li>Several business lines coexisting within the same company, mixing risks that should be kept separate.<\/li>\n<li>The need to protect assets (real estate, surplus cash) from the risks of the operating business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_corporate_reorganization\"><\/span>Types of corporate reorganization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corporate_or_structural_reorganization\"><\/span>Corporate or structural reorganization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>This is the most decisive in the long term. It includes operations such as mergers, spin-offs, non-cash contributions of a business line, or the creation of a <a href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/creation-corporate-holding\/\"><b>holding company<\/b><\/a> to separate ownership of assets from day-to-day operating activity. Its purpose is usually to simplify the group&#8217;s organizational chart, order ownership among partners, or prepare for the entry of an investor.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Financial_reorganization\"><\/span>Financial reorganization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>This focuses on the balance between debt and capital: renegotiating liabilities, refinancing with banks, or carrying out <a href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/capital-increase\/\"><b>capital increases<\/b><\/a>. The goal is to reinforce economic viability and adapt the financial structure to the business&#8217;s actual needs.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Operational_or_functional_reorganization\"><\/span>Operational or functional reorganization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>This affects internal processes, organizational charts and workflows. It may involve redesigning departments, outsourcing non-strategic functions, or implementing new technology, without necessarily touching the corporate structure.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Labour_reorganization\"><\/span>Labour reorganization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>When the reorganization affects people resizing teams, redefining roles or carrying out redundancies as part of a restructuring it is essential to demonstrate objective grounds and follow the legal procedure, always with specialized support.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_most_common_corporate_operations_in_a_reorganization\"><\/span>The most common corporate operations in a reorganization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>When the reorganization has a structural nature, it is usually carried out through one of these operations, regulated under the Structural Modifications Law:<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Merger:<\/b> the integration of two or more companies into one.<\/li>\n<li><b>Spin-off (total or partial):<\/b> the division of a company into several, useful for separating business lines or real estate assets from operating activity.<\/li>\n<li><b>Non-cash contribution of a business line:<\/b> the transfer of an autonomous set of assets (assets, employees, contracts) to another group company, typically a holding company.<\/li>\n<li><b>Global transfer of assets and liabilities:<\/b> the complete transfer of business assets to another entity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>These operations are often combined: it is common, for example, to spin off the real estate assets of an operating company and contribute them to a new holding company, all under a single reorganization project. Before executing any of these operations, it is advisable to rely on a fiscal due diligence review that identifies pre-existing contingencies that could complicate the operation.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_tax_neutrality_regime_FEAC_the_key_element\"><\/span>The tax neutrality regime (FEAC): the key element<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Most corporate reorganization operations can benefit from the <b>special tax neutrality regime<\/b> (known as the FEAC regime, for Mergers, Spin-offs, Asset contributions and share Exchanges), regulated under articles 76 and following of the Corporate Income Tax Law. This regime allows mergers, spin-offs or contributions of a business line to be carried out <b>without generating immediate taxation<\/b> under Corporate Income Tax, the partners&#8217; personal income tax, or transfer tax (ITP-AJD), provided two conditions are met:<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The existence of <b>valid economic reasons<\/b> other than mere tax saving (reorganizing the business, simplifying the structure, facilitating succession, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Correct classification of the operation in accordance with the corporate and tax requirements of the regime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The tax authorities pay particular attention to the economic rationale behind these operations, so properly documenting the business purpose from the start of the project is just as important as the corporate execution of the operation itself.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stages_of_the_corporate_reorganization_process\"><\/span>Stages of the corporate reorganization process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Stage<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>What it involves<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>1. Initial diagnosis<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Economic, financial, corporate and tax analysis of the company. Identification of inefficiencies and legal or labour contingencies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2. Defining objectives<\/b><\/td>\n<td>What is to be achieved: consolidating companies, improving profitability, protecting assets, preparing a succession, or facilitating the entry of an investor.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>3. Plan design<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Proposed corporate structure, timeline, responsible parties, and analysis of the tax and corporate impact of each operation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>4. Communication and change management<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Transparent information to employees, partners and suppliers to minimize uncertainty and internal resistance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>5. Execution<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Notarial and registry formalization of the operations, coordinating the legal, tax and labour areas.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>6. Monitoring and control<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Supervision of results using objective metrics (EBITDA, cost structure, compliance with the tax calendar).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_and_labour_impact_that_should_not_be_overlooked\"><\/span>Tax and labour impact that should not be overlooked<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Area<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Typical impact<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Point of attention<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Corporate Income Tax<\/b><\/td>\n<td>May be deferred under the FEAC regime.<\/td>\n<td>Document a valid economic reason from the very first project document.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>VAT \/ Transfer Tax (ITP-AJD)<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Certain transfers of a business line are not subject to tax.<\/td>\n<td>Verify that the transferred set constitutes an autonomous economic unit.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Municipal capital gains tax<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Affects property transfers within spin-off operations.<\/td>\n<td>Assess whether the &#8220;actual increase&#8221; system applies to optimize payment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Labour aspects<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Staff subrogation in mergers and spin-offs; possible workforce adjustments.<\/td>\n<td>Demonstrate objective grounds and follow procedures if the team is reduced.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_mistakes_when_reorganizing_a_company\"><\/span>Common mistakes when reorganizing a company<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Starting the process without a rigorous prior diagnosis.<\/li>\n<li>Treating tax, labour and corporate aspects as separate silos instead of a single project.<\/li>\n<li>Failing to document the valid economic reason before executing the operation, which weakens the company&#8217;s position in the event of a tax audit.<\/li>\n<li>Communicating late or in a confusing way to employees and partners.<\/li>\n<li>Underestimating the registry and notarial timelines of the execution schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_case\"><\/span>Practical case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><b>Situation:<\/b> a family group with three operating companies and real estate assets mixed in with the business activity, facing difficulties bringing the next generation into management. <b>Reorganization applied:<\/b> a partial spin-off of the real estate assets into a new holding company, under the tax neutrality regime, followed by the consolidation of the three operating companies under that holding. <b>Result:<\/b> reduced structural costs, a clear separation between operating risk and real estate assets, and an orderly corporate base for addressing the family succession protocol with clear rules between generations.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reorganizing_companies_in_Barcelona_points_to_consider\"><\/span>Reorganizing companies in Barcelona: points to consider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>For companies based or operating in Catalonia, corporate reorganization adds an extra layer: the registry classification at the Barcelona Commercial Registry (Registro Mercantil) of merger, spin-off or holding-incorporation deeds, and the interaction with Catalan regulations on specific corporate and asset-related matters. Working with <a href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/corporate-advisory-services\/\"><b>corporate advisory services in Barcelona<\/b><\/a> that have local knowledge of the registry and the practice of the Catalan Tax Agency significantly reduces execution timelines.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_GM_Tax_Consultancy_can_help\"><\/span>How GM Tax Consultancy can help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>At <b>GM Tax Consultancy<\/b> we support SMEs, family groups and international companies through the entire reorganization process: from the initial diagnosis and fiscal due diligence, through corporate design via our <a href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/corporate-law-and-business-transactions\/\"><b>corporate law and business transactions<\/b><\/a> service, the execution of <a href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/purchase-and-sell-of-shares\/\"><b>share purchase and sale<\/b><\/a> operations or <a href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/capital-increase\/\"><b>capital increases<\/b><\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/corporate-finance-advice\/\"><b>corporate finance advice<\/b><\/a> needed to give the project financial viability. When the reorganization is part of a generational handover, we also guide you through the <a href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/company-transfer-retirement\/\"><b>company transfer on retirement<\/b><\/a> process. <a href=\"https:\/\/gmtaxconsultancy.com\/en\/contact\/\"><b>Request an initial consultation with our team<\/b><\/a> to assess whether your company needs a reorganization and how to approach it with legal and tax certainty.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_corporate_reorganization\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about corporate reorganization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_reorganizing_and_restructuring_a_company\"><\/span>What is the difference between reorganizing and restructuring a company?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Reorganization seeks efficiency and growth, even in companies that are already performing well. Restructuring usually has a corrective component, aimed at resolving financial or operational tensions.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_mandatory_to_apply_the_tax_neutrality_regime_in_a_merger_or_spin-off\"><\/span>Is it mandatory to apply the tax neutrality regime in a merger or spin-off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>It is not mandatory, but it is the most common option because it avoids immediate taxation of the operation, provided there is a documented valid economic reason.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_corporate_reorganization_process_take\"><\/span>How long does a corporate reorganization process take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>It depends on the complexity of the group and the number of corporate operations involved, but it usually takes between three and six months from the initial diagnosis to the final registry filing.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_corporate_reorganization_affect_contracts_with_employees_and_suppliers\"><\/span>Does a corporate reorganization affect contracts with employees and suppliers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>In mergers and spin-offs, staff and existing contracts are subrogated into the resulting company, so these changes should be reviewed and communicated in advance.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The <b>reorganization of a company<\/b> is not just a corporate matter: it combines corporate, tax, financial and labour decisions that must be planned as a single project. When properly executed with a prior diagnosis, documented economic rationale, and appropriate use of the tax neutrality regime it is one of the most effective tools for protecting assets, preparing succession, and taking the next step in the company&#8217;s growth.<\/p>\n<p><!--<br \/>Nota: no existe versi\u00f3n en ingl\u00e9s de la p\u00e1gina \"due-diligence-fiscal\" en el sitemap (solo \/es\/ y \/ca\/), por lo que la menci\u00f3n de \"fiscal due diligence\" en el apartado de operaciones societarias se dej\u00f3 sin enlazar. Si se crea la p\u00e1gina en ingl\u00e9s, a\u00f1adir el enlace ah\u00ed.<br \/>--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The reorganization of a company is the process by which a business modifies its corporate, financial or operational structure to adapt to a new reality: disorderly growth, the entry of new partners, generational succession, cash-flow tension or, simply, the need to gain efficiency. 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