If the last note in a bar is a flat (Eb for example) and it is tied to the first note of the next bar which is also an E, is it played as Eb or natural?
Eb
Jesper
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Ties always join notes of the same pitch (including enharmonic equivalents).
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Although see Library > Notation Options > Accidentals, especially Second Viennese School Options, for more illumination of Dorico’s flexibility in cases where that flat is an accidental.
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And why? Because the definition of a tie is that it means the second note is not struck or sounded but continues the initial note. So the note cannot be different. You may be thinking of a slur, which has the same appearance.
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Also, with respect, ‘Question’ is not a good topic title in Discourse as it gives no clue as to what the topic is about. Even ‘Tie question’ would be better. But I am not the moderator so I better shush! 
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