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Tax and Accountancy

As a Spanish property owner or resident there are always certain tax liabilities. We take care of them for you.

Since 1983Qualified in Barcelona
SotograndeBased here since 1988
3 jurisdictionsUK, Gibraltar & Spain
EN / ESFluent in both languages
Coastal property and marina on the Costa del Sol

Having someone look after it

It is essential to have professionals advising you and making sure the necessary returns are presented on your behalf, in good time and correctly.

We provide these services for individuals, both resident and non resident, whether the property is owned privately, held within a corporate structure, or part of a company with regular business activity.

What we take care of

  • Annual returns, prepared and filed within the statutory time frames
  • The non resident return, which applies whether or not the property is let
  • Local taxes such as IBI, and the municipal charges that go with the property
  • Tax arising on purchase, and the position on a future sale
  • Company accounts and filings where there is a corporate structure
  • Reporting of assets held outside Spain, where that applies to you

Keeping you up to date

Spanish tax changes more often than most people expect, and the rates and thresholds vary between regions. We keep our clients informed of anything relevant so that you are always in a position to comply, and we calculate the figures for your particular circumstances rather than working from a general rule.

Common questions

Do I need to file anything if my property sits empty?

Yes. Non resident owners file an annual return whether or not the property is let, and it is calculated from the cadastral value. We handle it as a matter of course for clients we look after.

What about rental income?

Since 2024 rental income is declared annually rather than quarterly, in January for the previous year. The treatment also differs depending on where you are tax resident, which since Brexit affects British owners in particular. The rules here have changed more than once recently, so we keep clients updated.

What tax arises when I sell?

There is a tax on the gain, and where the seller is not resident in Spain the buyer retains a percentage of the price on account of it. Where the retention exceeds the actual liability the excess can be reclaimed, and we take care of that filing.

Do I have to declare assets I hold abroad?

If you are tax resident in Spain and your assets abroad exceed the reporting thresholds, yes. It is straightforward once it is set up properly, and we will tell you whether it applies to you.

This page gives general information about Spanish law and is not legal advice. Every case turns on its own facts and should be assessed individually.

Get in touch

Write to Esther

Tell me a little about what you are planning and I will reply personally, usually within one working day.

Office
Guadalmarina 1, Portal 3, 2E
La Marina de Sotogrande
11310 San Roque, Cádiz
Telephone
+34 620 86 80 12
Email
esther@pujolwilkie.com
Hours
Mon to Fri, 9:00 to 17:00
Languages
English and Spanish
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