Inheriting or Receiving Property in Seville?

Foreigners often inherit or receive homes in Seville through:

• A family member’s estate

• A donation (gift) from a parent or spouse

• Advance succession planning

But this triggers Spanish inheritance or gift tax — and you must file it within 6 months.

In Andalusia (Seville region), the rules are favorable, but you need legal guidance to qualify for exemptions and avoid penalties.

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💡 Key Difference: Inheritance vs. Gift Tax

Both are regulated by the Junta de Andalucía and follow similar processes.

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📊 Tax Rates in Seville (Andalusia)

Thanks to recent regional reforms:

✅ Inheritance and Gift Tax is almost zero for:

• Group I & II heirs (children, spouses, parents, grandparents)

• Inheritances/gifts under €1 million

✅ 99% tax reduction applies in most cases
✅ Applies even if the beneficiary is not a Spanish resident

You must file the tax to claim the exemption — it’s not automatic.

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❌ When Tax May Still Apply

You may still owe tax if:

• The value exceeds €1 million per heir

• You’re not a Group I or II heir (e.g., sibling, friend, unmarried partner)

• You’re gifting to a non-EU resident

• You’re late filing

💡 We help you navigate these exceptions and file correctly.

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📋 Documents You’ll Need to File

For inheritance tax:

• Death certificate

• Will or declaration of heirs

• NIE of the heir

• Property deed

• Value appraisal or tax valuation

• Certificate of last wills

• Bank certificates (if money is included)

For gifts:

• Donation deed (signed at notary)

• NIEs of both parties

• Appraisal of the property

We handle all translations, verifications, and electronic tax filings.

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🧾 Can a Foreign Heir Sell the Inherited Property?

Yes — but only after inheritance tax is settled and the property is legally registered in your name.

We help with:

• Filing and exemption claim

• Registering the new title

• Coordinating the eventual sale

• Managing funds transfer abroad

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🌍 Can You Inherit or Receive Property Remotely?

Yes — with Power of Attorney, we can:

• File all inheritance/gift tax forms

• Represent you before tax authorities

• Handle notary appointments

• Register the property in your name

• Assist in future sale, if desired

Everything is explained clearly in English and handled from Seville.

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🧑‍⚖️ Why Use Borderless Lawyers?

• Experts in Andalusian inheritance & gift tax law

• Help foreigners benefit from 99% exemptions

• Fixed-fee legal support and tax filing

• Complete assistance — from filing to registration

• Multilingual team with global POA solutions

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📞 Inheriting or Receiving Property in Seville?

Don’t risk missing deadlines or paying unnecessary tax. Our lawyers help you file properly and benefit from every available exemption.