por jota | Jun 1, 2026 | Sin categoría
The Spanish property tax system is designed around the assumption that buyers and owners have a local advisor. Without one, foreign property owners routinely make the same ten mistakes — mistakes that collectively cost thousands of euros in unnecessary tax, inherited...
por jota | May 29, 2026 | Sin categoría
What Is the Non-Lucrative Visa? The Non-Lucrative Visa (Visado de Residencia No Lucrativa) is a Spanish long-term residence permit for non-EU nationals who wish to live in Spain without engaging in any work or business activity. It is designed for financially...
por jota | May 29, 2026 | Sin categoría
When buying a resale property in Spain, ITP (Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales — Property Transfer Tax) is the single largest upfront tax cost for the buyer, ranging from 4% to 13% of the purchase price depending on the autonomous community. In 2026, rates...
por jota | May 25, 2026 | Sin categoría
The Two-Step Tax Process When a Non-Resident Sells Spanish Property Selling Spanish property as a non-resident involves two mandatory tax filings: Step 1 — The Buyer’s Obligation (Form 211) The buyer withholds 3% of the gross purchase price at completion and...
por jota | May 22, 2026 | Sin categoría
Non-resident property owners in Spain are subject to up to six distinct tax obligations, depending on how they use their property and the overall value of their Spanish assets. Most of these obligations arise simply from owning the property — not from renting it or...
por jota | May 22, 2026 | Sin categoría
The so‑called Mbappé Law in Madrid is the market name for the regional investment deduction introduced by Law 4/2024 (Article 17 bis), which grants a 20% credit on the regional IRPF quota for new Madrid tax residents who make qualifying financial investments. It is...
