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Holiday Rental Alicante – Legal Guide
I.- Intro A regulatory maze, from the EU right down to your neighbour, that demands a municipal compatibility report, community approval and a European registration number for every holiday let in Alicante. II.- Current situation In recent years there has been a lot...
How to Claim Non-Resident Spain’s Rental Tax Deductions on Spain’s Model 210 for Non-EU/EEA Citizens
Owning rental property in Spain can be profitable, but until recently non-EU/EEA landlords were barred from deducting any expenses on their tax returns. A landmark Audiencia Nacional ruling on July 28, 2025 has changed that—now all non-resident property owners can...
Inheritance Law for Expats in Spain: EU Regulation 650/2012: Choosing Inheritance Law for Expats Living in Spain
1. Introduction Since 17 August 2015, EU Regulation 650/2012 has governed expats' inheritance law in Spain and from then on this law is by default that of your habitual residence. So if you live in Spain but are originally from another country, this regulation...
Why You Need a Spanish Lawyer for Property Donations | JMS Lawyer
Planning to donate real estate in Spain involves far more than signing a simple deed. Spanish donation law defines a donation as a gratuitous transfer of property from one person to another, accepted by the donee. A specialized Spanish donation lawyer ensures that the...
Donating to a Family Member Abroad? Beware of Capital Gains Tax When the Gift’s Tax Reference Value Exceeds Your Acquisition Value
Introduction Gifting property to a relative overseas may seem generous, but for capital gains tax purposes, it’s treated just like a sale.If the gift’s tax reference value—i.e. the minimum value recognised by the Tax Agency—exceeds what you originally paid, you’ll be...
Landmark Ruling: IRPH Mortgages Declared Invalid – You May Be Entitled to a Refund
Introduction A recent court ruling in northern Spain has significant implications for thousands of mortgage holders with IRPH interest rates. This decision could mean substantial refunds for affected borrowers. The IRPH is a mortgage reference index, similar to...
Plusvalia news
There has been lately a couple some news on this local tax. You can check what pluvalia local tax is in here. I will explain briefly these news: When there is a loss in the sale between the acquisition Price and the sale Price there is no...
Property reference value
1. What is the property reference value? Concept. It is a new property value from January the 1st 2022 applicable to some taxes. It is a value that the Catastro (properties tax office) gives to each property whether urban or farming. It is based on the values of all...
Non Resident Income Tax
It is tax time again Yes, it is tax time again for non resident property owners in Spain. At the end of 2022 the tax to pay is for the tax year 2021. As at December of 2020 the UK was still a UE member the British property owners are considered still as UE members and...
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