Foreign Owner? Here’s How to Sell Property in Seville Legally

If you’re a non-resident or foreign national selling property in Seville, the process involves unique tax rules, legal filings, and documentation.

Whether you’re:

• Returning home

• Switching investments

• Or inheriting a property to sell

We guide you through each legal step — and handle the entire process if you’re not in Spain.

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📋 Step-by-Step: Selling a Property in Seville as a Foreigner

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✅ Step 1: Gather Legal Documents

You’ll need:

• Copy of the title deed (escritura)

• Last paid IBI (property tax) receipt

• Community of owners certificate (if applicable)

• Latest utility bills

• Energy Efficiency Certificate (CEE)

• NIE number and ID

We help you collect or re-issue any missing documents.

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✅ Step 2: Appoint a Lawyer (and Power of Attorney if Abroad)

A local Spanish lawyer ensures:

• All paperwork is in order

• You don’t fall foul of Spanish tax laws

• Contracts are reviewed

• Money is received safely

💡 If you’re abroad, we can sell the property fully remotely with Power of Attorney.

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✅ Step 3: Sign the Deposit Contract (Contrato de Arras)

The buyer pays a 10% deposit and signs an arras agreement.
We negotiate:

• Conditions for handover

• Penalties for default

• Protection clauses for you as seller

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✅ Step 4: Notary Signing (Escritura Pública)

We coordinate with:

• Buyer’s lawyer

• Notary

• Registry office

• Bank (if mortgage cancellation is needed)

At the notary, you (or we, under POA) sign the final deed and hand over keys.

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💸 What Taxes Will You Pay When Selling?

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🔹 1. Plusvalía Municipal (Capital Gains on Land Value)

• Local tax on increase in land value

• Based on years of ownership and cadastral value

• Paid to the Seville Ayuntamiento

• Negotiable (buyer may accept to pay it in hot markets)

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🔹 2. Capital Gains Tax (IRNR for Non-Residents)

Rate:

• 19% flat rate for EU/EEA citizens

• 24% for non-EU citizens
  Taxed on: Sale price – acquisition cost – eligible expenses

💡 You can deduct:

• Purchase taxes and fees

• Renovation costs (with invoices)

• Agent commissions and legal costs

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🔹 3. 3% Withholding Tax for Non-Residents

Spanish law requires the buyer to retain 3% of the sale price and pay it to Hacienda (Spanish Tax Agency) on your behalf.

• This is a pre-payment of your capital gains tax

• If you made no profit, you can claim a refund

We file this refund request for you (form Modelo 211 + 210).

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🔐 Can You Sell Without Being in Spain?

Yes — using a Power of Attorney, we handle:

• Contract drafting and negotiation

• Notary signing

• Tax calculation and payment

• Coordination with your bank

• Money repatriation to your home country

All communication is bilingual and transparent.

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💼 What Borderless Lawyers Handles

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📞 Selling Your Property in Seville? Make It Legally Simple

Selling real estate in Spain as a foreigner involves strict legal formalities. Our experienced legal team in Seville ensures a smooth and tax-compliant sale — even from abroad.