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Housing Cooperative: DGT doctrinal evolution

How the DGT's position on this topic has evolved, and the rulings it rests on.

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How the DGT's position has evolved

Settled doctrine High confidence 18 rulings · 2014–2026

Current position

To apply the reduced rate of 10% for the execution of works or the installation of elements, the contract must be formalized directly between the developer and the contractor. In the context of housing cooperatives, the management entity acts as the developer. If the contract is signed directly between the builder and the member, without the intervention of the cooperative, the general rate of 21% must be applied.

The DGT's position remains constant regarding the need for contracting to be direct with the developer to access the reduced rate. The most recent rulings confirm that the cooperative's management entity assumes the role of developer and that any direct contractual relationship between the member and the contractor invalidates the 10% benefit.

Turning points

  1. V3306-20

    Establishes that for the 10% reduced rate on installations, the contract must be with the developer, identifying the cooperative's management entity as such.

  2. V0679-26

    Extends the requirement of direct contracting with the developer (management entity) to the case of works execution to maintain the 10% reduced rate.

Analysis based on 18 of 18 rulings with a stated position. Updated 25 September 2026.

Rulings on this topic

18
V0253-19 7 Feb 2019

2012 contribution to cooperative share capital cannot be deducted in 2019

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
deducción por inversión en vivienda habitualcapital socialcooperativa de viviendasadquisición de viviendaperiodo impositivo LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 68.1LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 70
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