Staying compliant, year after year

The paperwork doesn't stop at the purchase. I keep you compliant year to year — non-resident tax, rental declarations, licences — so a missed form doesn't become a fine, or a black mark against a future residency application. I keep track of it so you don't have to.

Non-resident tax

If you own a Spanish property but don't live here, you must file annually — even with no rental income. This is widely missed by expats.

Resident annual tax return (IRPF)

For residents, including any rental income.

Holiday-rental declarations

Short-term and holiday lets need to be declared quarterly. The tax office is issuing large fines to non-resident owners who assume they owe nothing.

Tourist licence and NRE number

To advertise a holiday let you need a touristic licence and — mandatory since last year — an NRE number, plus a check on whether your community of owners restricts holiday letting.

Modelo 600

The purchase/transfer tax on buying. I file it myself.

Inheritance and donations tax

See Wills & inheritance for how these connect.

IBI and utilities

IBI is the local annual property tax, similar to council tax, and it runs alongside your water, electricity and rubbish (basura) bills as an owner. These all get transferred into your name at the same time — at the notary signing when you buy.

I handle that transfer for you as part of the purchase process — see step 7 on the Property page for exactly how it fits into the buying process.