Why a foreign non-resident with a property in Spain should have a digital certificate
Why a foreign non-resident with a property in Spain should have a digital certificate Owning a second home in Spain is a great advantage, but it also involves a number of practical responsibilities: taxes, municipal bills, official notifications, administrative procedures, cadastral checks, possible fines, authorisations, changes of personal details, and communication with public authorities. For […]
Opening a Spanish Bank Account as a US Resident: Tips and hurdles
Opening a Spanish Bank Account as a U.S. Resident: Tips and Hurdles A practical guide for Americans who need banking access in Spain Opening a Spanish bank account as a U.S. resident can be useful if you are buying property, applying for a visa, paying Spanish utilities, receiving rental income, managing an inheritance, or preparing […]
Inheritance Tax in Spain vs. USA: Key differences for heirs
Inheritance Tax in Spain vs. USA: Key Differences for Heirs A simple guide for American heirs with assets or family ties in Spain When an inheritance involves both the United States and Spain, one of the first questions is usually: where are taxes paid? The answer is not always simple, because the two countries follow […]
The Hague Apostille: How to Legalize U.S. Documents for Spain Without Traveling
A simple guide for Americans who need their documents accepted in Spain If you are moving to Spain, applying for a visa, getting married, buying property, studying, opening a company, or completing an inheritance process, Spanish authorities may ask you for U.S. documents. But in most cases, a U.S. document is not automatically valid in […]
US-Spain Double Taxation Treaty: What you need to know
How to avoid paying tax twice when investing in Spain For many Americans, the first question before investing in Spain is not “How much can I make?” but “Will I be taxed twice?” That concern is understandable. The United States generally taxes U.S. citizens and green card holders on their worldwide income, even when they […]
Guide to buy, sell or rent in Javea
General aspects The city of Jávea/Xàbia Javea is a coastal town and municipality located in the comarca of Marina Alta, in the province of Alicante, Valencia, Spain. It is situated on the northern coast of the province, on the Mediterranean Sea. Jávea has a population of 28,731 inhabitants (INE 2022). Jávea is a popular […]
Electric costs: Spain 14th cheapest in Europe
Evolution up to 2024 and forecast for 2025 Evolution of Electricity Prices in Spain (2023 – 2025) The price of electricity in Spain has fluctuated significantly in recent years. Changes in pricing methods, global energy crises, and variations in supply and demand have all played a role in determining electricity costs. Below is an analysis […]
Process of Expropriation in Spain. Can your Spanish property be expropriated?. How?
Expropriation in Spain: Legal Framework, Process, Compensation, and Reversion Rights Expropriation is legally defined as the process by which a public authority acquires private property without the owner’s consent, provided that such acquisition is justified by the purpose of public utility or social interest and subject to fair compensation. In legal terms, few state […]
Legalizations Spanish constructions without license-Valencia-Catalonia-Andalousie
In the Spanish legal and administrative framework, the existence of constructions built without the appropriate municipal building permit (licencia de obras) has long posed a complex challenge for property owners, legal practitioners, notaries, registrars, and public authorities alike. Whether due to oversight, ignorance of the legal requirements, or a desire to circumvent regulatory controls, […]
How to execute a french Will in Spain
In order to execute a French Testament in Spain, you need to present the Testament to a French notary in order to: Confirm that it was the last Testament made by the deceased, and obtain the Act of the Succession and the Declaration of Heirs. To appointing you as legal inheritor of the deceased’s assets […]