Tax Burden on Foreign Property Buyers in Spain: 2025 Outlook
Tax Burden on Foreign Property Buyers in Spain: 2025 Outlook A new draft bill submitted in May 2025 has sent shockwaves through the international real estate market. The Spanish government is considering a 100% property purchase tax for non-EU, non-resident buyers. This means that foreign investors from countries like the UK, US, Canada, and others […]
How to Pay Your Spanish Property Taxes Online: A Guide for Non-Residents
How to Pay Your Spanish Property Taxes Online: A Guide for Non-Residents Paying your Spanish property taxes online can seem confusing—especially if you’re a non-resident unfamiliar with Spain’s tax system. Between IBI (property tax), renta imputada (non-resident income tax), and various local agencies like SUMA or Recaudación de Patronato, it’s easy to get lost. This […]
Spain’s Proposed Capital Gains Tax Reform: Higher Taxes for Properties Bought During the Housing Bubble
Spain’s Proposed Capital Gains Tax Reform: Higher Taxes for Properties Bought During the Housing Bubble A new tax reform proposal from Spain’s PSOE party could increase capital gains tax for homeowners who bought during the country’s real estate bubble of the early 2000s. If implemented, the reform would eliminate existing inflation adjustment coefficients—rules that help […]
Selling Property in Spain as a UK Resident: A Complete 2025 Guide
Selling Property in Spain as a UK Resident: A Complete 2025 Guide Are you a UK resident selling a property in Spain? Whether it’s a holiday home or an investment, it’s important to know your tax responsibilities when selling Spanish property as a non-resident. After Brexit, the rules for UK residents changed — and Spanish […]
Capital Gains Tax in Spain for Non Residents
Capital Gains Tax in Spain for Non-Residents: A Complete Guide for 2025 Introduction If you are a non-resident and plan to sell a property in Spain, you must understand the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) obligations to avoid unexpected costs and penalties. Spanish tax law imposes a flat 19% rate for both EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA citizens, […]
Discover the Beckham Law
Discover the Beckham Law: Tax Benefits for Expats in Spain Introduction Spain’s Beckham Law offers significant tax advantages for expatriates relocating to the country for work. Named after footballer David Beckham, who benefited from this regime during his time at Real Madrid, the law allows qualifying individuals to be taxed as non-residents, leading to substantial […]
Essential Guide to Rental Income Tax for Non Residents
Essential Guide to Rental Income Tax for Non-Resident Property Owners in Spain – 2025 Introduction If you are a non-resident property owner in Spain and rent out your property, you are required to declare and pay rental income tax. Spanish tax laws are strict, and failing to file your rental tax correctly can result in […]
How to Calculate and File Rental Income Tax as a Non resident
How to Calculate and File Rental Income Tax as a Non-Resident Property Owner in Spain (2025 Guide) Introduction If you are a non-resident property owner in Spain and earn rental income, you are required to declare and pay rental income tax to the Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria). Failing to declare rental income correctly can […]
How to Reclaim Withholding Tax on Dividends in Spain
How to Reclaim Withholding Tax on Dividends in Spain – A Complete Guide for Non-Residents (2025) Introduction If you are a non-resident investor receiving dividends from Spanish companies, you may have excess withholding tax deducted from your dividend payments. Spain applies a standard withholding tax rate of 19% to 24%, depending on your country of […]
IBI Tax in Spain
IBI Tax in Spain: A Complete Guide for Non-Resident Property Owners Introduction If you own property in Spain, understanding the Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles (IBI) is essential. This annual property tax is a local levy that applies to both residents and non-residents, and failing to pay it can result in penalties. In this guide, we’ll […]
