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Registration: 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

Refined position High confidence 21 rulings · 2014–2025

Current position

The deed of notoriety for registration is not subject to onerous property transfers if the prior settlement of the tax or exemption for the transfer being replaced is proven. However, it must be taxed under the modality of documented legal acts, as it constitutes a first copy of a notarial deed with the object of valuable property and contains an act registrable in the Land Registry.

The DGT's position has remained constant regarding the nature of ownership proceedings as onerous transfers subject to ITP (Transfer Tax), unless prior payment is proven. The relevant change appears in the latest ruling, which specifies the obligation to tax under the modality of documented legal acts.

Turning points

  1. V0262-25

    Introduces the obligation to tax under the modality of documented legal acts, as it is a first copy of a notarial deed with the object of valuable and registrable property.

Analysis based on 20 of 21 rulings with a stated position. Updated 25 September 2026.

Rulings on this topic

21
V0262-25 6 Mar 2025

Notarial act for immovable registration is subject to document acts tax

SG de Impuestos Patrimoniales, Tasas y Precios Públicos
acta de notoriedadinmatriculacióntransmisiones patrimoniales onerosasactos jurídicos documentadosexpediente de dominio TRITPAJD — RDLeg 1/1993 de ITP y AJD art. 7.2.CTRITPAJD — RDLeg 1/1993 de ITP y AJD art. 10
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V0395-16 1 Feb 2016

Supplementary deed for property registration is subject to transfer tax

SG de Impuestos Patrimoniales, Tasas y Precios Públicos
acta complementariainmatriculacióntransmisiones patrimonialesbase imponiblevalor real TRITPAJD — RDLeg 1/1993 de ITP y AJD art. 7.2.cTRITPAJD — RDLeg 1/1993 de ITP y AJD art. 10.1
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual

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