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If you have sold a property in Spain you have propably noticed that you only got paid 97 % of the sell price.
This is the Spanish tax authorities way of collecting tax from foreigners selling property in Spain.
When you sell a property you are obliged to declare the sale and if you have not made a capital gain you will receive the 3 % of the sale price which the buyer has paid on your part to the tax agency.
If you have made a capital gain you are obliged to pay capital gains taxes in Spain.
Please continue reading below for more about capital gains taxes in Spain.
Capital gains tax in Spain is 19%.
If you live in the UK or outside the EU, the tax rate is also 19 % and not 24 % as for other Spanish tax forms..
The tax is based on the profit made after deducting eligible costs.
What can I deduct?
You can deduct real estate broker fees, law firm fees, notary costs, and taxes related to the purchase or sale of the property.
Repairs or renovations are seldom deductible — if you are unsure, please contact us for more information.
When you sell a property in Spain as a foreigner, the Spanish tax agency ensures you pay your due taxes by requiring the buyer to withhold 3% of the sale price. This means you receive 97%, while the buyer pays the remaining 3% directly to the tax authority on your behalf.
When you declare your sale, you can use this 3% as a partial payment toward your Capital Gains Tax. If you did not make a profit, you can reclaim this amount.
It is mandatory to file a capital gains/loss tax return when you sell a property, even if the 3% has already been paid. We are happy to help you reclaim the 3% and file your Spanish tax return.
What is Modelo 211?
Modelo 211 is the tax form filed by the buyer when the seller is a foreigner.
It documents the 3% withholding payment made on the seller’s behalf.
When you declare your sale, you will need this form — so make sure to ask the buyer or their lawyer for a copy of Modelo 211.
In Spain, you pay taxes at different levels of government:
Usually, the seller pays Plusvalía, but if the seller is a foreigner, it’s often handled by the buyer instead.
The amount is typically deducted from the sale price in the deed, so in most cases, foreign sellers don’t need to declare Plusvalía because it has already been paid by the buyer.
Municipalities have limited means to chase unpaid taxes abroad, which is why this system exists — unlike the state tax agency, which is much stricter.
What is Modelo 600?
Modelo 600 is the tax form for property transfer taxes paid by the buyer.
As a seller, you don’t have to worry about this form — it’s usually arranged by the buyer’s lawyer or gestor.
Yes. When selling a property, married couples or co-owners can file a joint tax return declaring the total capital gain or loss. This is the only occasion when non-residents are allowed to file a joint declaration in Spain.
Even if you pay taxes in the UK, Netherlands, Germany, or another country, you must also declare and pay Capital Gains Tax in Spain. Spain always taxes property sales within its territory, and under most tax treaties, the tax paid in Spain is deductible in your home country to avoid double taxation.
If you have never paid your Non-Resident Tax and should have:
We recommend declaring retroactively up to four years back, as that’s the period the Spanish Tax Authority can audit.
Property sales often trigger a review, so if you’ve never paid, it’s best to declare before they contact you.
You may have to pay penalties for missed years, but discounts apply if you voluntarily declare.
There are many misconceptions online about foreigners not declaring and “nothing happening.” This is false and risky — the Spanish Tax Authority has access to the property register and EU-wide tax databases, allowing them to locate undeclared sales and even seize assets abroad.
Penalties can be expensive, but reduced fines are available if you file voluntarily before being notified.
It’s highly recommended to seek professional assistance when filing a Capital Gains Tax return in Spain.
While many Spanish law firms offer this service, they tend to be expensive and focus more on the property purchase process.
Our fee:
198 € + VAT for one owner
248 € + VAT for two owners
This includes preparing and filing your tax return, providing advice, and assistance with any letters from Agencia Tributaria related to your case.
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Yes — if you have sold a property in Spain, you must file a Capital Gains Tax declaration.
When you sold, you likely received only 97% of the sale amount, as the remaining 3% was withheld for taxes. This 3% can be refunded or credited when you file your return.
You normally have 3 months to file the return from the registration date of the sale. Registration itself may take up to a month, so in total you may have up to 4 months.
If you miss the deadline, it’s better to declare late than not at all — contact us, and we’ll help you regularize the situation.
