Tax Advice for Non-Residents and Foreigners in Spain
If you own property, receive rental income, buy or sell a home, inherit assets or need to deal with Spanish tax paperwork, we can help you understand what you need to do, when you need to do it and what documents are required.
Form 210 · Property tax · Rental income · Property sales · NIE · Inheritance
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Tax and property services for non-residents
Spanish tax and property procedures can be difficult to understand when you live abroad.
You may not know which tax return applies, when it must be filed, whether you need an NIE, what happens when you rent out a property or which taxes apply when you buy, sell or inherit a home.
We help you identify what actually applies to your situation and manage the necessary tax and administrative steps in Spain.
How we can help
Tax and property services for non-residents
Spanish tax and property procedures can be difficult to understand when you live abroad.
You may not know which tax return applies, when it must be filed, whether you need an NIE, what happens when you rent out a property or which taxes apply when you buy, sell or inherit a home.
We help you identify what actually applies to your situation and manage the necessary tax and administrative steps in Spain.
How we can help
Tax and property services for non-residents
Spanish tax and property procedures can be difficult to understand when you live abroad.
You may not know which tax return applies, when it must be filed, whether you need an NIE, what happens when you rent out a property or which taxes apply when you buy, sell or inherit a home.
We help you identify what actually applies to your situation and manage the necessary tax and administrative steps in Spain.
Form 210 for non-residents
If you own property in Spain but are not tax resident here, you may need to file Form 210, whether the property is rented out or simply available for your own use. We calculate the tax, check the relevant dates and ownership details and prepare the return according to your situation.
Buying or selling property in Spain
Buying or selling a Spanish property involves more than signing at the notary. We help review the tax position, documentation and key steps involved in the transaction, particularly when the buyer or seller lives outside Spain. Button:
Rental income and non-resident tax
If you rent out a property in Spain while living abroad, the rental income normally has to be declared in Spain. Your tax rate and whether you can deduct expenses depend mainly on where you are tax resident. We calculate and file the corresponding Form 210.
Inheritance and gifts involving assets in Spain
If you inherit property or other assets in Spain while living abroad, Spanish tax and documentation requirements may still apply. We help review the inheritance, calculate the relevant taxes and coordinate the documentation and procedures needed in Spain.
NIE and documents needed in Spain
Foreign clients often need an NIE or other documentation before completing a property transaction, dealing with taxes or carrying out certain procedures in Spain. We help identify which documents are needed for the transaction and how they fit into the wider tax or property process.
Starting a business in Spain
If you are moving to Spain and plan to work for yourself or set up a Spanish company, it is important to understand your tax and Social Security obligations from the beginning. We can help you decide whether to register as self-employed (autónomo) or create a Spanish company, and explain the ongoing tax, accounting and administrative requirements.
Who do we help in this area?
This area is designed for people who need to correctly resolve tax or asset-related procedures in Spain as non-residents or foreign clients.
- Non-resident owners with property in Spain
- People who need to file Modelo 210
- People involved in a purchase or sale where one of the parties is a non-resident
- People who need a NIE or prior documentation to operate in Spain
- Heirs or family members with assets located in Spain
- Owners with rentals or income subject to taxation in Spain
Who we help
Is this service for you?
We regularly work with people who live outside Spain but still have tax, property or financial matters here.
This includes:
- owners of Spanish property who live abroad
- non-residents who need to file Form 210
- foreign owners receiving rental income in Spain
- buyers or sellers involved in a Spanish property transaction
- families dealing with an inheritance or gift involving Spanish assets
- people who need an NIE or other documentation for a transaction in Spain
- foreign clients who need help understanding their Spanish tax position
You do not need to live permanently in Spain for us to assist you. Many matters can be handled remotely once we have the correct documentation and authorisation.
Owning property in Spain
A Spanish property can create tax obligations even when you live abroad
One of the most common misunderstandings is that no Spanish tax is due if a property is not rented out.
That is not always the case.
A non-resident individual who owns a Spanish property that is empty or available for personal use may still have to declare imputed income through Form 210.
If the property is rented, the rental income is normally taxable in Spain.
And if the property is sold, a different Form 210 calculation applies and the buyer will normally withhold 3% of the sale price as a payment on account of the non-resident seller’s tax.
If you own Spanish property, the important question is therefore not simply whether you receive income, but how the property was used during the year.
You can find a full explanation in our guide to Form 210 for non-residents in Spain.
Owning property in SpainTax residence matters
Foreign does not automatically mean non-resident
Your nationality does not decide whether you are tax resident in Spain.
For Spanish tax purposes, factors such as the number of days you spend in Spain, the centre of your economic interests and, in some circumstances, your family situation can affect your tax residence.
This distinction matters because the taxes and returns for a Spanish tax resident can be very different from those of a non-resident.
If there is any doubt about your tax residence, it should be checked before deciding which tax return to file.
Why work with us?
Clear advice for people who do not know the Spanish system
Spanish tax terminology can be difficult enough in Spanish and even more confusing when you live abroad.
Our approach is to explain first what applies to you and why, and then deal with the paperwork.
At Asesoría Orihuela Costa:
We work regularly with non-resident and international clients.
We provide assistance in English, Spanish and French.
We combine tax advice with practical knowledge of property transactions, rentals and inheritances.
We have a local office in Orihuela Costa and can also manage many matters remotely.
Your case is reviewed according to your actual situation rather than using the same solution for every foreign client.
Local advice, wherever you live
Non-resident tax advice in Orihuela Costa and the Costa Blanca
From our office in Dehesa de Campoamor, Orihuela Costa, we regularly assist international clients with property and tax matters in Orihuela Costa, Torrevieja, Pilar de la Horadada and other areas of Alicante and Murcia.
Many of our clients live in the United Kingdom, northern Europe or elsewhere in the EU and only spend part of the year in Spain.
Whether you are here permanently, visit your Spanish property several times a year or manage everything from abroad, we can help you understand and deal with your Spanish tax obligations.
Service available in English, Spanish and French.
Frequently asked questions from non-residents in Spain
Do I need to file Form 210 if I do not rent out my Spanish property?
In many cases, yes. A non-resident individual whose Spanish property is empty or available for personal use may still have to declare imputed income through Form 210.
What if I rent out my property?
Rental income from Spanish property is normally taxable in Spain.
The tax rate and whether rental expenses can be deducted depend mainly on your country of tax residence and the circumstances of the rental.
Residents of an EU country, Iceland, Norway or Liechtenstein may be able to deduct qualifying expenses directly connected with the rental. Other non-residents, including UK residents, are generally taxed on the gross rental income without those deductions.
When is Form 210 filed for 2026 rental income?
For 2026 rental income grouped annually, if the return shows tax to pay, the filing and payment period is 1 to 20 April 2027.
If payment is made by direct debit, the deadline is 15 April 2027.
If the return has zero tax to pay, the filing period is 1 to 20 January 2027.
When is Form 210 filed for an unrented property for 2026?
For imputed income relating to 2026, the filing period is 1 April to 31 December 2027.
What happens if a non-resident sells a Spanish property?
The buyer will normally withhold 3% of the sale price and pay it to the Spanish Tax Agency as a payment on account of the seller’s tax.
The non-resident seller must then calculate the actual capital gain or loss and file the corresponding Form 210.
Can you help me if I live outside Spain?
Yes. Many of our non-resident clients live abroad.
We can review documents, calculate taxes and manage many Spanish tax procedures remotely once we have the necessary information and authorisation.
Does every non-resident need a tax representative in Spain?
No.
There is no general rule requiring every non-resident property owner to appoint a tax representative in Spain. Representation is compulsory only in certain situations.
In other cases, a taxpayer can appoint an adviser voluntarily to deal with Spanish tax matters on their behalf.
Do you need help with a Spanish tax or property matter?
Tell us what you need to deal with in Spain. We will review your situation, explain what applies and tell you which documents we need before starting.