52In the present case, it is apparent from the documents before the Court that the exception is aimed at counteracting aggressive tax planning in the form of the deduction of interest expenses and is expressly aimed at any ‘substantial tax benefit’. In that situation, it is for the company requesting such a deduction to show that the debt has not arisen mainly for tax reasons, that is to say amounting to 75% or more.
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