How the DGT's position has evolved
Current position
To apply the special regime for non-monetary contributions, the receiving entity must be a resident in Spain or have a permanent establishment. The contributor must have held the shares uninterruptedly during the previous year, and these must represent at least 5% of the equity of the contributed entity. Following the operation, the contributor must maintain a stake of at least 5% in the equity of the receiving entity.
The DGT's position remains constant regarding its substantive requirements of a minimum 5% stake and uninterrupted possession. Technical precision is observed in the definition of the receiving entity, allowing the application of the regime if it has a permanent establishment. The latest ruling links the impossibility of applying this regime if the leasing of real estate does not constitute an economic activity due to a lack of labor structure.
Turning points
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Expands the scope of the receiving entity, allowing it to be a resident in Spain or to have a permanent establishment.
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Establishes that the regime cannot be applied if the leasing of real estate is not an economic activity because it does not employ at least one person with a full-time employment contract.
Analysis based on 32 of 38 rulings with a stated position. Updated 12 August 2026.