Responsible tax policy

Tax transparency

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Responsible and transparent in tax matters

Our tax policy disallows the use of opaque or artificial structures that conceal or reduce the transparency of activities. Therefore, the Repsol group undertakes the commitment to have no presence in tax havens and, if any, to be transparent in any activities performed there.

Our presence in these territories does not respond to the purpose of limiting transparency of activities or performing unlawful or undesirable practices, but rather it is guided by legitimate business reasons and follows the sector's common standards.

How does Repsol define "tax havens"?

The definition of tax haven is not a peaceful one. Many lawmakers make an effort to maintain lists of territories that, either by allowing the avoidance of taxes or by facilitating the opacity of investments, qualify as “tax havens.” Our Company considers "tax havens" those jurisdictions classified as such by Spanish and EU regulations and according to the OECD's criteria.

At the same time, some NGOs concerned with responsible business practices also prepare their own tax haven lists based on different criteria and objectives. At Repsol, we selected some of these listings, due to their public outreach or representativeness, and have classified the countries included in them as "controversial jurisdictions."

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Tax havens and controversial jurisdictions

In an effort to bolster transparency, we publish relevant information regarding our activity in tax havens and "other controversial jurisdictions," which has no significant importance.

The Repsol Group has active presence in only one tax haven in Trinidad and Tobago, which under no circumstances is intended to limit the transparency of its activities.

We participate in the social and political debate on the equity and transparency of tax systems and the tax contribution of companies. Moreover, we maintain an active dialogue with governments, international organizations, such as the UN and the OECD, and leading NGOs concerned with these matters including Intermon OXFAM, Tax Justice Network, and Spain's Corporate Social Responsibility Observatory.

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Effective management

Our effective management approach enables us to comply with our tax obligations while creating value for our shareholders.

Tax contribution by country

We efficiently pay our taxes in a responsible way.