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💡 Planning to Give or Receive Assets in Spain? Whether you’re transferring a property, money, or shares, you’ll need to decide: “Is it better to gift now or wait until inheritance?” In Spain, gift tax (donación) and inheritance tax (sucesiones) are separate but closely related. Both can significantly affect expats and non-residents, but they’re taxed […]

🏡 If You Own Assets in Spain, Inheritance Tax Will Affect You Whether you live in Spain full-time or just own a second home on the coast, your estate may be subject to Spanish inheritance tax (Impuesto sobre Sucesiones) when you pass away. Without proper planning, your heirs could face: Tax rates up to 34%

🇪🇸 Inheriting a Property? That’s Only Half the Process When you inherit real estate in Spain, you don’t automatically become the legal owner — not until the inheritance is formally accepted, taxes are paid, and the transfer is registered in the Spanish Land Registry. If you’re a foreign heir or expat, this guide explains how

🇪🇸 Living in Spain or Owning Property? You Need to Plan Ahead If you’re a foreigner living in Spain or own assets here — like a home, bank account, or business — you’ve likely wondered: “Do I need a Spanish will, or is my foreign will enough?” The short answer: you can use a foreign

📍 Why Regional Rules Matter for Inheritance Tax in Spain Spain’s inheritance tax isn’t uniform — each of its 17 autonomous communities applies its own tax rates, deductions, and exemptions. That means two heirs inheriting similar properties in different regions may owe completely different amounts — from zero tax in some areas to tens of