Yes — and it’s common. Alicante is one of Spain’s most active property markets, with a high volume of foreign buyers and sellers.
But as a non-resident, you must follow the correct legal steps to:
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Avoid tax penalties
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Get paid safely
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Ensure the sale is properly registered
We guide you through the entire process, even if you’re not in Spain.
📋 Step-by-Step Guide to Selling Property in Alicante as a Foreigner
✅ 1. Gather All Required Documents
To sell your Spanish property, you need:
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Escritura (title deed)
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Recent Nota Simple (Land Registry extract)
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NIE number
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Copy of IBI receipt and utility bills
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Cédula de Habitabilidad (occupancy certificate)
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Energy Performance Certificate
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Community of Owners certificate (if applicable)
📌 We help you obtain any missing documents.
✅ 2. Check for Debts or Legal Issues
Before selling, we verify:
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That your property is free of embargoes, fines, or legal disputes
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That no outstanding taxes (IBI, garbage, community fees) exist
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That all building works were legally declared
We handle this through the Land Registry, Cadastre, and Town Hall.
✅ 3. Appoint a Lawyer (Optional but Recommended)
Foreign sellers often appoint a local lawyer with Power of Attorney to:
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Review the sale contract
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Represent you at the notary
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Handle tax declarations
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Collect sale proceeds securely
This is especially useful if you can’t be in Spain for the sale.
✅ 4. Sign the Sales Contract
We help you:
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Review or draft the arras agreement (if one is used)
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Negotiate terms and timelines with the buyer
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Ensure your interests are protected
Once the contract is signed, you move toward the public deed signing.
✅ 5. Sign the Escritura Pública at the Notary
At the notary, both parties:
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Confirm the final sale terms
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Sign the deed of sale
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Receive final payments via bank check or transfer
We handle the signing in person or via Power of Attorney.
✅ 6. Pay Taxes & Declare the Sale
As a non-resident, you must:
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Declare the capital gain (if any)
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Pay Plusvalía Municipal (local tax on land value increase)
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Settle any final bills or community fees
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Ensure the buyer retains and pays the 3% withholding tax to AEAT
📌 We prepare all tax filings and ensure compliance with the Spanish tax office.
💰 What Taxes Do Foreign Sellers Pay?
| Tax | Rate | Who Pays |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Gains Tax | 19% for EU/EEA; 24% for others | Seller |
| Plusvalía Municipal | Varies by location and time held | Seller |
| 3% Retention | Held by buyer, paid to AEAT | Buyer (on behalf of seller) |
🧾 You can reclaim the 3% withholding if no capital gain is due. We handle this.
🔐 How to Receive Your Sale Proceeds Safely
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We collect funds via secure bank transfer
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We open a Spanish non-resident account if needed
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We provide a full accounting of sale proceeds and tax withholdings
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We help repatriate funds abroad with legal currency exchange support
🌍 Selling from Abroad? Use a Power of Attorney
You don’t need to be in Spain to sell.
We prepare a limited Power of Attorney, allowing us to:
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Sign all documents on your behalf
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Pay your taxes
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Close utilities and community accounts
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Transfer funds securely to your bank
✅ All handled remotely and securely.
🧑⚖️ Why Foreign Sellers Choose Borderless Lawyers
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Full legal sale support in English, Dutch, French, German & more
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Secure document preparation and tax compliance
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Fixed-fee legal service
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Coordination with estate agents and buyers
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Remote signing with Power of Attorney available
📞 Selling in Alicante? Get a Legal Sale Plan First
Avoid legal issues and make sure your sale is smooth, secure, and tax-compliant.