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Testamentos 10 Mar 2026

How to make a will online in Spain

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.

Principal 8 Mar 2026

Prenuptial agreements in Spain: what they are and when to make them

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.

Poderes notariales 5 Mar 2026

What is the Hague apostille and when do you need it

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.

Cancelación hipoteca 3 Mar 2026

How to cancel a mortgage in the land registry in Spain

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.

Poderes notariales 1 Mar 2026

I Live in Ireland and Want My Mother to Sell My Apartment in Madrid: How to Grant a Notarial Power of Attorney

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.

Herencias 27 Feb 2026

What documents do you need to process an inheritance in Spain

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.

Compraventas 25 Feb 2026

Taxes When Buying a Property in Spain if You Are a Foreigner or Non-Resident

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.

Poderes notariales 24 Feb 2026

Power of attorney in Spain: types, prices and how to get one online

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.

Constitución de sociedades 22 Feb 2026

How to Open a Company in Spain as a Foreigner or Non-Resident

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.

21 Feb 2026

Spanish Power of Attorney from Argentina: Process it via Video Call in 24 Hours

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.

21 Feb 2026

De Facto Partnership in Spain for Foreigners: Requirements and Registration

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.

21 Feb 2026

Notarial Certification of Documents for Procedures Abroad: Practical Guide

If you need to use Spanish documents outside of Spain (in Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, USA, or other countries), you probably need a notarial certification or apostille. We explain when you need each one.