How the DGT's position has evolved
Current position
For contributions of shares to the special regime, the receiving entity must be a resident in Spain or have a permanent establishment. The contributor must maintain a holding of at least 5% of the receiving entity's equity, and the contributed shares must represent at least 5% of the equity of the contributed entity, having been held uninterruptedly during the previous year. In the case of voluntary contributions without the right to a refund, these shall be included in the acquisition value of the shares.
The DGT's position remains constant in the application of tax neutrality requirements for contributions of shares, requiring uninterrupted ownership and the 5% equity threshold. The sequence shows a uniform application of the requirements regarding residence and maintenance of holdings. The latest ruling introduces a clarification regarding the treatment of voluntary contributions within the acquisition value.
Turning points
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Establishes that voluntary contributions without the right to a refund must be included in the acquisition value of the shares, requiring a distinction between the original acquisition and the improvement upon transfer.
Analysis based on 34 of 37 rulings with a stated position. Updated 31 July 2026.