Spanish Inheritance Tax

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Spanish Residents Spanish inheritance tax is applicable if you are resident in Spain. Allowances are available depending on the relationship with the deceased. In the first instance the State rules apply but these can be amended by the different autonomous communities, providing conditions set by the relevant autonomous communities are met. Non-residents As a non-resident you… Read more »

Spanish Wills

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We recommend to all our clients that at some point they make a will in Spain. A will made in your home country can cover all your worldwide belongings, including any you have in Spain. However, there will be increased bureaucracy and administration costs in dealing with the estate as a result. The relevant documents will… Read more »

Appointing a Representative

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It is not obligatory for EU residents who own a property in Spain to appoint a fiscal representative. However, non-resident taxpayers must appoint a fiscal legal representative in the following cases: You carry out your business in Spain on a permanent basis (a permanent establishment). When certain expenses are deductible in order to calculate the… Read more »