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Transfer of Assets: 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 72 rulings · 2014–2026

Current position

Gains from the transfer of assets form part of the savings tax base. Individuals over 65 may exclude the gain if they allocate the amount to an insured life annuity with an insurance company or if they transfer their primary residence. In the case of the residence, it must have been their primary residence at the time of sale or during the two preceding years.

The DGT's position remains constant regarding the application of exemptions for those over 65. Rulings have progressively specified the requirements for the life annuity, clarifying that it must be contracted with insurance companies and not through other financial instruments. No fundamental changes are observed, but rather a technical application of the current regulations.

Turning points

  1. V2238-24

    Specifies that the life annuity must be mandatorily contracted with an insurance company, ruling out the purchase of treasury bills for the exemption.

Analysis based on 69 of 72 rulings with a stated position. Updated 21 September 2026.

Rulings on this topic

24
V1377-26 4 Jun 2026

Exemption for reinvestment not valid if new home purchased outside two-year period

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
exención por reinversiónvivienda habitualganancia patrimonialrégimen económico de ganancialesbase imponible del ahorro LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 33.1LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 34.1.a
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V1270-26 25 May 2026

Rents received due to buyer's breach are treated as general income

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
arrasganancia patrimonialbase imponible generalimputación temporaltransmisión de elementos patrimoniales LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 14.1.cLIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 33
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V1110-26 18 May 2026

Loss from 2020 property sale can be offset by 2024 gain

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
renta del ahorroganancia patrimonialpérdida patrimonialcompensación de basesbase imponible del ahorro LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 44LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 46
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V0524-26 5 Mar 2026

Gains from property transfer exempt if reinvested in life annuities

SG de Tributación de las Operaciones Financieras
ganancias patrimonialesrenta vitaliciaexención por reinversióntransmisión de elementos patrimonialesentidad aseguradora LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 38.3RIRPF — RD 439/2007, Reglamento del IRPF art. 42
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V1878-25 14 Oct 2025

Loss from property sale offsets savings income base

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
pérdida patrimonialrenta del ahorrobase imponible del ahorrocompensación de rentastransmisión de elementos patrimoniales LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 33LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 44
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V1570-25 3 Sept 2025

Capital gains from property transfer exempt if reinvested in lifetime income

SG de Tributación de las Operaciones Financieras
ganancia patrimonialrenta vitaliciaexención por reinversióntransmisión de elementos patrimonialesentidad aseguradora LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 38.3RIRPF — RD 439/2007, Reglamento del IRPF art. 42
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V1544-25 27 Aug 2025

Reinvestment exemption in life annuities requires age of 65 or over

SG de Operaciones Financieras
ganancia patrimonialrenta vitaliciaexención por reinversióntransmisión de elementos patrimonialescontraseguro LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 38.3RIRPF — RD 439/2007, Reglamento del IRPF art. 42
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V2330-24 8 Nov 2024

Losses from property sales are offset against the savings tax base

SG de Impuestos sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas
pérdida patrimonialrenta del ahorrobase imponible del ahorrocompensación de rentastransmisión de elementos patrimoniales LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 33LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 44
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V0732-24 16 Apr 2024

Reinvestment exemption for life annuities requires compliance with Art. 38.3 IRPF

SG de Tributación de las Operaciones Financieras
ganancias patrimonialesrenta vitaliciaexención por reinversióntransmisión de elementos patrimonialescontribuyente mayor de 65 años LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 33LIRPF — Ley 35/2006 del IRPF art. 38.3
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual

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