Taxes in Spain - Modelo 210 for Capital Gains

Capital gains taxes from sale of property

Capital gains taxes from sale of property

in Spain

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1. Fill in your details

You fill in your tax details on our site in less than 5 minutes.

If you have any questions we will guide you through phone, chat or e-mail.



2. We file your taxes for you

We calculate your tax, make sure that the information is correct and send your tax declaration to the spanish tax authority.

We set the tax payment on direct debit and you do not have to go to the bank.

3. You are done and receive your tax return

You will receive your tax return from us and the tax will be collected by the Spanish tax authority from your Spanish bank account via direct debit.

1. Fill in your details

You fill in your tax details on our site in less than 5 minutes.

If you have any questions we will guide you through phone, chat or e-mail.

2. We file your taxes for you

We calculate your tax, make sure that the information is correct and send your tax declaration to the spanish tax authority.

The tax payment will be set on direct debit and you do not have to go to the bank.

3. You are done and receive your tax return

You will receive your tax return from us and the tax will be collected by the Spanish tax authority from your Spanish bank account via direct debit.

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Sold a property in Spain?

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.

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Helena, Product Manager

Gothenburg, Sweden

I have an appartment in Fuengirola and thought it seemed easy to file my tax return through Taxadora.com. I filled in my information and got my Modelo 210 without having to pay twice the fee and having the trouble of getting to a law firm in Spain.

Stefan

Gothenbourg, Sweden
Private tax returns are not my strenght, I am allergic to them (and I work at an accountant doing other peoples tax returns 😊), but your system makes it very easy. Easier that I had thought! Especially with the help I received from you, thanks!

Natasha, office manager at an accountant & Leif, small business owner

Marbella

First, I thought “I can do this by myself!”, when it was time to present my first non-resident tax return for my place in Tenerife. After I had tried to collect advise and information online, I realized that this is not something I want to put my time into to do it myself.

There was a British website online and I sent my information to them but after an hour they got in touch with me and said they did not want to do my tax return because there was some problem in the Spanish tax authorities system but I never got a good explanation for the problem.

Then I found Taxadora.com which took upon my case and visited the tax office for me. Apparently, my address records at the Tax authority were incomplete. Taxadora.com helped me to sort everything out. For me it was easy, and I got a really good service.

Jörgen Andersson

Malmö, Sweden

We are two couples who own a vacation home on Mallorca, and we have just finished our Non-Resident Tax return – from home in Sweden – with the help of Taxadora.com. The whole process was incredibly fast and easy. I can really recommend Taxadora.com

Ulrika Bengtsdotter Lind

Vaxholm, Sweden

I can really recommend Taxadora.com when you have to present your Non-Resident Tax in Spain.

Easily accessible both through web and e-mail. Super easy and cheap as well. So, once again, thanks Vilho for your help.

Jörgen “Jorge”

Fuengirola

Fast and easy service in my language for Spanish tax returns. Really happy with the service from Vilho at Taxadora.com

Christer Bergström

Gävle, Sweden

I got help by Taxadora.com with the non-resident tax for our apartment in Alicante. I got a quick and professional response, and the tax return was filed in time.

David Wallgren

Stockholm, Sweden

Super fast and smooth service! It was the first time we needed to declare for our apartment in Valencia and of course, I just remembered it at the last moment. We contacted Taxadora.com and before the blink of an eye, our tax return was paid and done, everything in one and a single day! I can highly recommend this company!

Thanks a lot for your help Vilho!

Marie och Torgny

Gotland, Sweden

I had forgotten the yearly non-resident tax return just before new years eve but Taxadora helped us with a creative solution and being service minded!

Martin, kindergarden teacher

Åkersberga

 

We really appreciate having consulted Taxadora.com for our first declaration of the Spanish property tax. As new owners of an apartment on Mallorca, we have received fast, efficient and professional support by Taxadora.com through the web. A smooth way through the Spanish bureaucracy!

Anders och Lena

Mariestad, Sweden

Smooth communication, reliable and so nice to avoid all the mess for a small amount! Thanks a lot!

Tove

Stockholm

I am more than satisfied and think you have a great service as well as a fast and smooth handling of my case. I am a client who has come to stay!

Regards,

Sabina Zällh

Stockholm, Sweden

Advice about a simple way to file Modelo 210 in your own language. info@taxadora.com.

Before you have already done it in 5-10 minutes, find your Ref. and Valor Catastral (the taxable value of the property) which you can find in your latest IBI-bill. Nie nr, Iban to your Spanish bank. You fill in your information which can be stored for the next year and you will just need to add any changes. Fast, easy and cheap, 40 euros including taxes!

Bo Larsson

Sweden

I have used Taxadora.com for Non-Resident Property Tax, 49 euro for two people, easy, thanks Vilho Heiskanen

Pelle Jonsson

Sweden

    I didn't have the opportunity to travel to Palma and I needed help with my tax return. Taxadora.com solved it in no time! Finally I have found a smooth online service which does not requiere me being in Spain. 

    Helena, Product Manager

    Gothenburg, Sweden

    I have an appartment in Fuengirola and thought it seemed easy to file my tax return through Taxadora.com. I filled in my information and got my Modelo 210 without having to pay twice the fee and having the trouble of getting to a law firm in Spain.

    Stefan

    Gothenbourg, Sweden
    Private tax returns are not my strenght, I am allergic to them (and I work at an accountant doing other peoples tax returns 😊), but your system makes it very easy. Easier that I had thought! Especially with the help I received from you, thanks!

    Natasha, office manager at an accountant & Leif, small business owner

    Marbella

    First, I thought “I can do this by myself!”, when it was time to present my first non-resident tax return for my place in Tenerife. After I had tried to collect advise and information online, I realized that this is not something I want to put my time into to do it myself.

    There was a British website online and I sent my information to them but after an hour they got in touch with me and said they did not want to do my tax return because there was some problem in the Spanish tax authorities system but I never got a good explanation for the problem.

    Then I found Taxadora.com which took upon my case and visited the tax office for me. Apparently, my address records at the Tax authority were incomplete. Taxadora.com helped me to sort everything out. For me it was easy, and I got a really good service.

    Jörgen Andersson

    Malmö, Sweden

    We are two couples who own a vacation home on Mallorca, and we have just finished our Non-Resident Tax return – from home in Sweden – with the help of Taxadora.com. The whole process was incredibly fast and easy. I can really recommend Taxadora.com

    Ulrika Bengtsdotter Lind

    Vaxholm, Sweden

    I can really recommend Taxadora.com when you have to present your Non-Resident Tax in Spain.

    Easily accessible both through web and e-mail. Super easy and cheap as well. So, once again, thanks Vilho for your help.

    Jörgen “Jorge”

    Fuengirola

    Fast and easy service in my language for Spanish tax returns. Really happy with the service from Vilho at Taxadora.com

    Christer Bergström

    Gävle, Sweden

    I got help by Taxadora.com with the non-resident tax for our apartment in Alicante. I got a quick and professional response, and the tax return was filed in time.

    David Wallgren

    Stockholm, Sweden

    Super fast and smooth service! It was the first time we needed to declare for our apartment in Valencia and of course, I just remembered it at the last moment. We contacted Taxadora.com and before the blink of an eye, our tax return was paid and done, everything in one and a single day! I can highly recommend this company!

    Thanks a lot for your help Vilho!

    Marie och Torgny

    Gotland, Sweden

    I had forgotten the yearly non-resident tax return just before new years eve but Taxadora helped us with a creative solution and being service minded!

    Martin, kindergarden teacher

    Åkersberga

     

    We really appreciate having consulted Taxadora.com for our first declaration of the Spanish property tax. As new owners of an apartment on Mallorca, we have received fast, efficient and professional support by Taxadora.com through the web. A smooth way through the Spanish bureaucracy!

    Anders och Lena

    Mariestad, Sweden

    Smooth communication, reliable and so nice to avoid all the mess for a small amount! Thanks a lot!

    Tove

    Stockholm

    I am more than satisfied and think you have a great service as well as a fast and smooth handling of my case. I am a client who has come to stay!

    Regards,

    Sabina Zällh

    Stockholm, Sweden

    Advice about a simple way to file Modelo 210 in your own language. info@taxadora.com.

    Before you have already done it in 5-10 minutes, find your Ref. and Valor Catastral (the taxable value of the property) which you can find in your latest IBI-bill. Nie nr, Iban to your Spanish bank. You fill in your information which can be stored for the next year and you will just need to add any changes. Fast, easy and cheap, 40 euros including taxes!

    Bo Larsson

    Sweden

    I have used Taxadora.com for Non-Resident Property Tax, 49 euro for two people, easy, thanks Vilho Heiskanen

    Pelle Jonsson

    Sweden

      Questions and Answers - Capital gains taxes in Spain

      Capital gains tax in Spain for Non Residents living in the European Union is 19 %.

      If you live in the UK or elsewhere outside the European Union the tax rate is 24 %.

      The tax is based on the profit you have made after deducting costs. 

      Repairs are seldom deductible, if you are unsure, please do contact us for more information.

       

      Modelo 211 is a tax form filed by the buyer of a Spanish property if the seller is a foreigner.

      It is filed when the buyer pays a 3 % withholding/retention on the sellers behalf to the tax agency. When the seller declares a capital gain/loss this 3 % will be available for the seller as partial payment of the tax or as a tax refund.

      Please do ask your buyer or their lawyer for the tax form 211, you will need it when you declare your sale.

      When you sell a property in Spain as a foreigner, the Spanish tax agency makes sure you pay your fair share of taxes.

      The way they do this is by making it mandatory for the buyer to pay you only 97 % and pay 3 % directly on your behalf to the tax authorities.

      When you declare your sale you will be able to use this 3 % as a partial payment of your capital gains tax and if you have not had any capital gain you will be able to reclaim the amount.

      We are happy to help you reclaim the 3 % and file your spanish tax return.

      It is mandatory to file a capital gains/loss tax return when you sell a property even if the 3 % is already paid.

      In Spain you have to pay taxes to various levels of government. The capital gains tax is paid to the state tax agency Agencia Tributaria but there is also a local, municipal tax on “increase on land value” which has to be paid when a property is sold. 

      In most cases this is paid by the seller but if the seller is a foreigner the tax is often paid by the buyer. The amount is often deducted from the sale price in the deed. This means that most times you do not have to declare Plusvalia as a foreigner since the buyer has already done it. 

      The reason is that if a foreign seller leaves the country without paying it, there is little that the municipality can do. They do not have the same resources to chase people avoiding taxes as the state tax authority who are very good at it. 

      Modelo 600 is the tax form used for property transaction taxes paid by the buyer.

      As a seller you do not have to worry about this. In most cases the buyers lawyer or gestor arranges this tax.

      It is recommended to solicit professional help when filing a capital gains tax in Spain.

      Many Spanish law firms offer this service but they tend to be quite expensive and it is often not their favourite activity since they often prefer to focus on the purchase process of properties.

      If you need our help to file the tax return we are happy to help you. Our fee for one owner is 198 € plus VAT and for two owners 248 € plus VAT.

      We will prepare your tax return, file it and give you advice along the process. If you have missed earlier taxes our fee includes help answering letters from Agencia Tributaria.

      To get started, please click on the red button.

      If you have sold a property in Spain you will need to declare capital gains taxes from the sale. 

      When you sold the property you have propably only received 97 % of the sale amount from the buyer. This is the Spanish tax agencys way of collecting tax from foreigners and avoiding non-payment of taxes. The additional 3 % can be returned to you when you submit a capital gains tax declaration.

      You normally have 3 months to file the tax return from the time of registering the sale. The registration may take a month so the total time can be up to 4 months.

      If you have missed to file your tax return, please do contact us and we will help you. It is always better to declare the tax late even if you have missed a deadline.

      Yes, you must declare in both countries.

      When you sell a property in Spain this is always taxed in Spain while you will probably also have to pay capital gains taxes in your home country because you are living there.

      According to most tax treaties Spain has signed, the capital gains tax paid in Spain is deductible in your home country.

      If you have never declared although you should have done so, we recommend to declare retroactively four years back in time, which is the period that the Spanish tax authority usually goes back to claim unpaid taxes.

      The sale of a property usually wakes up the Spanish tax authorities so if you have never paid you should declare immediately before they send you a letter (with sanctions).

      You may have to pay a penalty for the years you missed but fortunately there are discounts for this if you choose to declare the years you missed. Please contact us for further information.

      There are stories online and among friends about people who never bothered to declare and nothing has happened. However, this is not correct and very risky since the Spanish tax authority has access to both Spanish property registers and European tax information through a joint tax register in the EU. It can easily get expensive with sanctions and they will track down assets in your home country.

      Also, note that there are “discounts” on the fines if you choose to declare earlier years when you missed.

      When you sell a property you can file a joint tax return declaring the capital gain/loss of both. 

      This is the only occasion when Non-Residents can file a joint tax return in Spain.

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