How the DGT's position has evolved
Current position
Dividends are considered returns on movable capital that must be included in the savings tax base. The attribution of these returns corresponds to the holder of the shares according to the rules of legal ownership. This imputation is maintained even if the holder gratuitously transfers the amount to a third party.
The sequence of rulings does not show a doctrinal evolution regarding the concept of share capital, as the criteria received deal with heterogeneous matters such as reinvestment deductions, offsetting of tax bases, IVA (Value Added Tax), or dividends. There is no line of thematic continuity that allows for the establishment of a change in position.
Analysis based on 27 of 28 rulings with a stated position. Updated 24 September 2026.