On Monday the 13th of January, Spain’s president proposed to levy a tax of 100% tax on home purchases by non-EU nationals (e.g. American and British citizens).

Spain is the second most visited country in the world, with over 84 million tourists every year. It’s a beautiful country to visit or live in. Gorgeous weather, delicious food, affordable prices, great amenities, and ultra-low taxation (in some regions) appeal to foreigners at large.

Spain: tax haven or tax hell? Actually, it’s both. In John Boorman’s 1981 Excalibur movie, there is a part of the dialogue between Merlin and King Arthur where Merlin explains he is a dream to some but a nightmare to others.

It’s no secret that hard times are upon us.

One possible way to acquire property in Spain is through a public auction.

Our multidisciplinary team at Larrain Nesbitt Abogados (LNA) has attained hundreds of golden visas (and other visas) over the last decade on behalf of our non-EU clients. But what fills us most, is to see clients leading happy and fulfilling lives with their loved ones in Spain. At LNA, it’s not a

Summer has arrived, which means the holiday season is at its peak. Scammers are also at their peak, as a new rental season allows them to scam people.

Today’s article mirrors last month’s Ten easy steps to buy property in Spain. The following article aims to be a basic checklist covering what I reckon are the ten basic points, nothing more.

If you are planning to move to Spain, you should first run a basic checklist, and by doing so, you are sure to get through the whole process smoothly.

When a non-resident sells property in Spain, they undergo a 3% retention which is practised on the sales proceeds.