Tax benefits for property rental companies
If you own several properties in Spain and let them long term, it could be tax beneficial for you to form a company to manage the rentals. There are significant …
Your guide to rechargeable mortgages in Spain
If you’re a mortgage holder or applying for a home loan, you’ll be aware that there are myriad types. But you may not have heard of rechargeable mortgages in Spain. …
Your guide to tax on pensions in Spain
If you’re a Spanish tax resident and collect a pension, it’s important to know what your tax obligations are and how much the authorities retain at the source. In this …
How to claim a life insurance policy in Spain
As we’ve mentioned before, inheritance tax (IHT) in Spain is a complex matter and it can become even more complicated when the heirs and/or deceased are not resident in Spain …
How to contract a foreign employee for your company in Spain
If you’re in business in Spain, you’ll know that hiring EEA nationals to work at your company is relatively straightforward. However, as you may know, contracting a foreigner from outside …
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Non-residents in Spain can apply for regional inheritance tax
The Spanish tax authorities (Dirección General de Tributos/DGT) have recently confirmed that non-residents can apply regional inheritance tax to assets inherited or donated in Spain. As a result, the latest …
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Your guide to converting a non-lucrative visa to a self-employed visa in Spain
As followers of the Costaluz Lawyers blog section will know, getting a non-lucrative visa is challenging if you’re under retirement age. In fact, we’ve noticed that Spanish Consulates are now …
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How to convert a student visa to a work permit in Spain
We don’t know what it is about Spain, but our home country has something that appeals universally and, as a result, ranks as one of the world’s most popular places …
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Immigration and Commercial Law Terms
Legal Terms Related to Immigration Law in Spain Arraigo (Roots procedure): It is one of the assumptions that the Spanish government considers to grant a temporary residence permit to foreigners …
The pros and cons of buying Spanish property through a company
While the vast majority of Spanish property purchases are made by private individuals, a small percentage (between 10 and 15%) take place through a company. This option of buying real …
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