If you are a foreigner and want to buy a property in Spain, you need a NIE, a Spanish bank account and knowledge of the taxes (ITP of 6-11% or VAT of 10%), the 3% withholding on the price and notary costs. We explain the entire process step by step.
In Spain a will is signed in person before a notary: Law 11/2023 excludes it from notarial video conferencing. The open notarial will is the most common, costs between €40 and €60 in notary fees and is signed in about 20 minutes. We explain the types of will, the forced share, regional differences and how to revoke one.
Capitulaciones matrimoniales are the notarial contract where spouses choose their economic regime: community property, separation of property or participation. If you do not sign them, the default regime of your autonomous community applies. We explain when they are advisable, how much they cost and how to make them.
The Hague apostille is a stamp that certifies the authenticity of a public document for use in another country party to the 1961 Convention. We explain which bodies issue it in Spain, how much it costs (€4.54) and when you need consular legalisation instead.
When you finish paying your mortgage, the bank gives you a payoff letter, but the charge remains on the registry. To remove it you need a cancellation deed before a notary and its filing at the Land Registry. We explain timelines, costs and how to do it online.
If you have an apartment in Spain and live in Ireland, you can sign a notarial power of attorney via video call from Dublin and authorize your mother to sell it. Without going to the consulate, without traveling.
Death certificate, certificate of last wills, copy of the will, life insurance certificate, land registry extracts and more. We give you the complete checklist for processing an inheritance in Spain.
What taxes you must pay as a foreigner when buying a property in Spain: Property Transfer Tax (ITP) or VAT, Stamp Duty on Documented Legal Acts (AJD), Municipal Capital Gains Tax, and the 3% withholding for Income Tax for Non-Residents when selling to a non-resident.
A power of attorney lets someone act on your behalf. There are general, special, preventive, litigation and international powers. We explain costs, what they include and how to get one by video conference.
Complete guide for foreigners and non-residents who want to establish a Limited Liability Company in Spain: requirements, necessary documents, NIE, and how to do it all online.
If you are a Spanish resident in Argentina and need a power of attorney to manage affairs in Spain — such as an inheritance, selling a property, canceling a mortgage — you can process it via video call from Buenos Aires, Córdoba, or any Argentine city in 24-48 hours.
Can you register a de facto partnership in Spain as a foreigner or with a foreign partner? Yes, with some additional requirements. This guide explains the process for international couples.
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