What’s Certificate of habitation – License of occupation – Cedula de habitabilidad. It is needed in Spain?
What is “Cedula de Habitabilidad” in Spain? What is the Cédula de habitabilidad – Certificate of habitation- License of Occupation This is a document which resumes the confirmation from the Town Hall that the property is ready for habitation, and it is applied once the property is finished with the Final Works License (Certificado Final […]
How to build a house in rustic land in Spain – Non urbanizable land
Construction of properties in Rustic Land (Non-Urbanizable land) TLA lawyers have been for more than 15 years dealing with transactions and cases of properties in rustic land areas in all the Spanish territory. From Catalonia (Tarragona and Barcelona), Valencia Region (Castellón, Valencia and Alicante – Costa Blanca), Murcia, Almeria (Almanzora Valley), and Malaga. As result […]
Tips and process for selling a property in Spain
Tips to follow when selling a Spanish property In case you have decided to SELL your property, please pay attention to the following information: Check the documents and the legalities of the property 1.-Check the description of the property in the title deeds (“Escritura”) Check de Title deeds : Check in the property deeds […]
Purchase of furniture taxed in Spain
Do I Have to Pay Taxes When Buying Furniture in Spain? When buying a property in Spain, especially as a foreign buyer, it’s common to encounter offers where the house is sold fully or partially furnished. However, a widespread misconception exists: many buyers believe that if they pay separately for the furniture, that […]
Tips and process for buying a Spanish property – Resale
Tips to follow when buying a Spanish resale Checking points when buying a house in Spain The process of purchasing a property in Spain is not too much different from other countries. Please, be kindly invited to pay attention to the following POINTS TO CHECK. Table of Contents 1. To check the vendor owns […]
How to declare real estate yields for Spanish taxes?
Real estate yields in personal income tax. What are RETURNS ON REAL ESTATE CAPITAL ( Art. 22.1 Income Tax Law). Those derived from the lease or from the constitution or transfer of rights or powers of use or enjoyment over rural and urban real estate or real rights that fall on them, whose ownership corresponds, […]
How to buy a property in Spain using a USA company for real estate investment
How to Buy Property in Spain Using a U.S. Company Foreign investors looking to acquire real estate in Spain often wonder whether they can use an existing U.S.-based company to complete the purchase. The answer is yes: you do not necessarily need to incorporate a Spanish company. A U.S. company can purchase property in […]
Wealth Tax in Andalucia – Abolished?
Decree-Law 7/2022, of September 20, has modified Autonomous Law 5/2021 in such a way that a new article 25 bis is created, according to which it is established that, after the deductions and bonuses regulated by the regulations of the State, a regional bonus of 100% of said fee will be applied to the resulting […]
Fiscal-Cadastral Value in Spanish resales
Understanding “Complementaria Letters” from the Spanish Tax Office: When You Buy a Bargain Property In recent years, it has become increasingly common for property buyers in Spain, especially those who have acquired properties at seemingly “bargain” prices, to receive unexpected letters from the regional tax office. These letters, known as “complementarias” which is a request […]
Taxes to pay inheritance abroad in Spain
When a tax resident in Spain receives an inheritance from abroad, understanding the tax obligations is crucial. Spain has specific regulations that apply to inheritances received by residents, even if the assets or money involved are located outside of Spain. Here’s a comprehensive guide on what you need to know about the taxes involved in […]