Vender una propiedad en España: lo que residentes y no residentes necesitan saber antes de firmar

Tax residency in Spain is determined mainly by whether you have spent more than 183 days in Spain during the tax year. It is not the same as holding a residency permit or NIE. If you're unsure, we can assess your status as part of the pre-sale consultation.

The 3% withholding applies to non-resident sellers: the buyer retains 3% of the sale price as a prepayment against capital gains tax. It does not apply to tax residents in Spain, provided they obtain a certificate of fiscal residency from Hacienda and present it before the sale completes. Without it, the buyer must retain the 3% regardless.

By filing Modelo 210 within four months of the sale. The refund is the difference between the 3% withheld and your actual capital gains tax liability. We file and follow up until the refund is received.

No. The gain is fully exempt under Spanish law, regardless of the profit. This exemption is not available to non-residents. We confirm it applies to your situation before the sale.

Both residents and non-residents can deduct allowable costs from the taxable gain: legal fees, notary, land registry, agency commissions and documented improvements. Many sellers never claim them. Every allowable euro reduces your bill.

Yes. With a power of attorney we represent you at every stage, from contract review to notary completion, without you needing to travel. This applies to both resident and non-resident sellers.

A local tax on the increase in land value since the last transfer, paid by the seller. It applies to both residents and non-residents selling property in Spain. Since 2021 it cannot exceed the actual gain on the land. We review the town hall's calculation every time.

Typically 6 to 12 weeks from offer to notary. Post-sale tax filings are made within four months for non-residents; residents declare the capital gain in their annual income tax return for the year of the sale.