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Accounting Entry: 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 17 rulings · 2014–2026

Current position

Deductible expenses must comply with accounting entry, accrual-based imputation, correlation with income, and documentary justification. They must correspond to real operations and not be classified as non-deductible by the LIS (Corporate Income Tax Law). The invoice is the priority means of proof, but the reality of the operation may be substantiated through other means of proof admitted by law.

The position of the DGT remains constant throughout the sequence. The criterion repeatedly requires accounting entry, accrual, correlation with income, and documentary justification for deductibility. No changes in the substantial requirements have been observed from 2014 to 2026.

Analysis based on 17 of 17 rulings with a stated position. Updated 25 September 2026.

Rulings on this topic

17
V2981-19 25 Oct 2019

Expenses for vehicles used exclusively for business activities are tax-deductible

SG de Impuestos sobre las Personas Jurídicas
gastos deduciblesvehículo mixtocorrelación de ingresos y gastosdevengoinscripción contable LIS — Ley 27/2014 del Impuesto sobre Sociedades art. 10LIS — Ley 27/2014 del Impuesto sobre Sociedades art. 11
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V1983-16 9 May 2016

Deductibility of remuneration for partner-administrators in Corporate Tax

SG de Impuestos sobre las Personas Jurídicas
deducibilidadsocios-administradoresdevengoinscripción contablesociedad colectiva LIS — Ley 27/2014 del Impuesto sobre Sociedades art. 10LIS — Ley 27/2014 del Impuesto sobre Sociedades art. 11
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual

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