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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

Doctrinal reversal High confidence 10 rulings · 2015–2024

Current position

Non-residents may apply the regulations of the Autonomous Community where the greatest value of their assets located in Spain is situated. This option is applicable to all non-residents, regardless of whether they reside in the EU, the EEA, or a third country. For movable property, the applicable regulations are determined by the location of the asset for the greatest number of days in the five years prior to the accrual.

The DGT's position has undergone a fundamental shift. Initially, the administration limited the application of regional regulations exclusively to residents in the EU or the EEA, excluding third countries. Following ruling V0282-20, it was established that such exclusion infringes upon the freedom of movement of capital, extending the right of option to all non-residents.

Turning points

  1. V0282-20

    The criterion changes by stating that the exclusion of residents in third countries infringes upon the freedom of movement of capital, allowing the application of regional regulations to all non-residents.

Analysis based on 10 of 10 rulings with a stated position. Updated 28 September 2026.

Rulings on this topic

13
V0132-24 16 Feb 2024

EU officials retain fiscal residence in autonomous community of habitual residence

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
residencia fiscalresidencia habitualfuncionario de la unión europeaprotocolo de privilegios e inmunidadesnormativa autonómica LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 5LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 72
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V2538-23 21 Sept 2023

Non-residents liable for Spanish tax on cash gifts if funds are located in Spain

SG de Impuestos Patrimoniales, Tasas y Precios Públicos
obligación realdonatario no residentedonación dinerarianormativa autonómicahecho imponible LISD — Ley 29/1987 de Sucesiones y Donaciones art. 3LISD — Ley 29/1987 de Sucesiones y Donaciones art. 5
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V2304-21 16 Aug 2021

Real obligation does not prevent exemption from share participation tax

SG de Impuestos Patrimoniales, Tasas y Precios Públicos
obligación realexención de participacionesresidencia fiscalfunciones de direcciónrendimientos del trabajo LIP — Ley 19/1991 del Impuesto sobre el Patrimonio art. 4.Ocho.DosLIP — Ley 19/1991 del Impuesto sobre el Patrimonio art. 5.Uno.b
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V0282-20 7 Feb 2020

Non-residents in third countries may apply regional property donation rules

SG de Impuestos Patrimoniales, Tasas y Precios Públicos
libertad de movimiento de capitalesdonación inter vivosno residentespaíses tercerosnormativa autonómica LISD — Ley 29/1987 de Sucesiones y Donaciones art. Disposición adicional segunda. Uno.1LGT Ley 58/2007
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V3060-19 30 Oct 2019

Residents in third countries may apply regional regulations to Inheritance Tax

SG de Impuestos Patrimoniales, Tasas y Precios Públicos
obligación reallibertad de movimiento de capitalescaudal relictopaís terceronormativa autonómica LISD — Ley 29/1987 de Sucesiones y Donaciones art. 7LISD — Ley 29/1987 de Sucesiones y Donaciones art. Disposición adicional segunda
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V1345-17 1 Jun 2017

Application of regional law based on the location of the highest-value assets in Spain

SG de Impuestos Patrimoniales, Tasas y Precios Públicos
caudal relictoparticipaciones indirectascentro de administración efectivadomicilio fiscaltransmisión mortis causa LISD — Ley 29/1987 de Sucesiones y Donaciones art. 20.2.cLISD — Ley 29/1987 de Sucesiones y Donaciones art. Disposición adicional segunda
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V3054-16 1 Jul 2016

Non-UE/European non-residents can choose between national or regional wealth tax rules

SG de Impuestos Patrimoniales, Tasas y Precios Públicos
impuesto sobre el patrimoniono residentederecho de opciónnormativa autonómicaobligación real LIP — Ley 19/1991 del Impuesto sobre el Patrimonio art. disposición adicional cuartaLGT — Ley 58/2003 General Tributaria art. 89.1
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V2660-15 14 Sept 2015

Normativa applies to community where assets are located

SG de Impuestos Patrimoniales, Tasas y Precios Públicos
caudal relictosujeto pasivoobligación realentidad depositarianormativa autonómica LISD — Ley 29/1987 de Sucesiones y Donaciones art. Disposición adicional segundaLGT — Ley 58/2003 General Tributaria art. 89.1
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V2059-15 2 Jul 2015

Possession period determines application of regional rules

SG de Impuestos Patrimoniales, Tasas y Precios Públicos
donaciónbienes mueblesresidencia fiscaldevengoperiodo de posesión LISD — Ley 29/1987 de Sucesiones y Donaciones art. Disposición adicional segunda.Uno.1.e)LGT — Ley 58/2003 General Tributaria art. 89.1
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual

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