Non-Residents
Tax guides for foreign owners, landlords, and sellers with property in Spain. Compare obligations by scenario and open practical pages in plain English.
Essential guides for non-residents
Start with your current stage: buying, owning, selling, tax residency, or tourist VAT refunds.
Buying Property in Spain
NIE, bank account, purchase taxes, mortgage access, and post-purchase obligations.
Read guide→Modelo 210 (Non-Resident Tax)
Imputed income, rental income, capital gains, tax rates, and filing deadlines.
Read guide→Selling Property as a Non-Resident
3% withholding, Modelo 211, capital gains calculation, and refund process.
Read guide→Tax Residency (183-Day Rule)
How Spain determines tax residency and what changes when you cross key thresholds.
Read guide→Tax Refund in Spain (Tourists)
VAT refund eligibility, DIVA validation, key deadlines, and common airport mistakes.
Read guide→UK-Spain agreements
Brexit-related coordination for social security, tax treaty rules, licensing, and local voting rights.
Social Security Agreement
WA vs TCA timeline, A1/S1 documentation, and worker scenarios.
Read guide→Which Agreement Applies?
Find the applicable framework based on your move date and legal position.
Read guide→Double Tax Treaty
How the treaty allocates taxing rights and avoids double taxation.
Read guide→Driving Licence Exchange
Who can exchange, required documents, and expected processing flow.
Read guide→Local Election Voting Rights
Residency conditions, registration deadlines, and practical voting steps.
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