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Accounting Accrual: 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 31 rulings · 2014–2026

Current position

Expenses are tax-deductible for Corporate Income Tax (IS) provided that the requirements of accounting recognition, accrual, correlation with income, and documentary justification are met. They must not be considered non-deductible expenses under the Corporate Income Tax Law. Accrual must be carried out in accordance with current accounting standards.

The DGT's position has remained constant over time. All analyzed rulings, from 2014 to 2026, reiterate that the deductibility of expenses is subject to compliance with the requirements of accounting accrual, accrual, and documentary justification.

Analysis based on 28 of 31 rulings with a stated position. Updated 24 September 2026.

Rulings on this topic

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V5194-26 17 Jul 2026

Deductibility of remuneration for a non-resident administrator

SG de Impuestos sobre las Personas Jurídicas
deducibilidad de gastosadministrador no residenteretención de irnrconvenio de doble imposicióndevengo LIS — Ley 27/2014 del Impuesto sobre Sociedades art. 10.3LIS — Ley 27/2014 del Impuesto sobre Sociedades art. 11.1
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V0147-26 27 Jan 2026

Renting vehicle expenses deductible if used for business and conditions met

SG de Impuestos sobre las Personas Jurídicas
rentingdeducibilidaddevengoimputación contablejustificación documental LIS — Ley 27/2014 del Impuesto sobre Sociedades art. 10.3LIS — Ley 27/2014 del Impuesto sobre Sociedades art. 11.1
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V2155-21 28 Jul 2021

COVID-19 expenses not part of audiovisual production deduction base

SG de Impuestos sobre las Personas Jurídicas
deducción por producción audiovisualbase de la deduccióngastos directamente relacionadosimputación contabledevengo LIS — Ley 27/2014 del Impuesto sobre Sociedades art. 10.3LIS — Ley 27/2014 del Impuesto sobre Sociedades art. 11.1
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual

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