Taxes to pay when buying or selling a property in SpainIn Andalucía around 15% of property purchases are carried out by foreigners and the foreign population in the province of Málaga reaches the 14%. …
2 – VAT & AJD – In the case of the purchase of a new property when the buyer is the first occupier the tax charged would then be VAT, which is calculated at a rate of 10% of the sale price of the property and in addition 1.5% AJD would also be applied.
TAX CORRESPONDING TO VENDOR:
1 – “PLUSVALIA” – This is a municipal tax payable every time a property changes hands whether by sale or inheritance. This is a charge for the increase in the value of the land during the years of ownership and is calculated by the Town Hall based on the Cadastral value and should be paid by the vendor.
2 – MODELO 211 “RETENCIÓN EN LA ADQUISICIÓN DE BIENES INMUEBLES A NO RESIDENTES” – This is a retention made when a vendor is not a resident in Spain. 3% of the selling price will be retained at the time of completion and duly paid to the Spanish Tax Office to cover any Capital Gains Tax which may be due. If no profit has been made and the vendor is up to date with his tax obligations he/she can apply for a refund.
As you can see the payment and payment deadlines, together with any other problems or complications that may arise during the purchase or sale of a property, require a specific knowledge and so it is recommendable to leave these matters in the hands of an experienced lawyer.
José Manuel Garzón,
Senior Partner Axarquía Solicitors
Axarquía Solicitors is part of Marbella Solicitors Group, a group of lawyers that have more than 20 years experience assisting foreign buyers and vendors in Andalucia, so do not hesitate to contact us to arrange your free, no obligation appointment to discuss the above or any other legal matter.
