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Valuation: 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

Stable position Low confidence 8 rulings · 2015–2026

Current position

The valuation of the gift of a life annuity is determined using the capitalization method under Article 10.5.f) of the TRLITPAJD in the absence of specific rules in the LISD. The tax accrues at the moment the contract is perfected. In the case of heirs, they must deduct the value of the life annuity burden calculated according to its real value at the time of death.

The sequence does not show a doctrinal evolution on a single concept, but rather addresses valuation criteria for heterogeneous assets. It moves from treating the valuation of pension plans, household goods, real estate, VAT services, utility tokens, and finally, the valuation of life annuities in inheritance and gift taxes.

Analysis based on 7 of 8 rulings with a stated position. Updated 2 October 2026.

Rulings on this topic

8
V0070-26 20 Jan 2026

Lifetime income donation subject to Inheritance and Gifts Tax

SG de Impuestos Patrimoniales, Tasas y Precios Públicos
donaciónrenta vitaliciahecho imponibledevengobase imponible LISD — Ley 29/1987 de Sucesiones y Donaciones art. 3LISD — Ley 29/1987 de Sucesiones y Donaciones art. 5
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V1580-24 1 Jul 2024

Right of usufruct must be included in Wealth Tax returns

SG de Impuestos Patrimoniales, Tasas y Precios Públicos
usufructonuda propiedadpatrimonio netohecho imponiblevaloración LIP — Ley 19/1991 del Impuesto sobre el Patrimonio art. 1LIP — Ley 19/1991 del Impuesto sobre el Patrimonio art. 3
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V2834-21 16 Nov 2021

Utility tokens must be valued at market price for Wealth Tax purposes

SG de Impuestos Patrimoniales, Tasas y Precios Públicos
utility tokenactivo virtualprecio de mercadofondos propioscesión de capitales LIP — Ley 19/1991 del Impuesto sobre el Patrimonio art. 13LIP — Ley 19/1991 del Impuesto sobre el Patrimonio art. 14
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V2670-17 19 Oct 2017

Properties leased to a company are not exempt from Wealth Tax

SG de Impuestos Patrimoniales, Tasas y Precios Públicos
exenciónmitad indivisaactividad económicavaloraciónvalor catastral LIP — Ley 19/1991 del Impuesto sobre el Patrimonio art. 4-Ocho-DosLIP — Ley 19/1991 del Impuesto sobre el Patrimonio art. 10
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual

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