Taxation & taxation
Buying with a company: what about capital gains tax?
To avoid Spanish wealth tax, many buyers choose to buy through a company. However, the Spanish tax authorities see through these structures: the
20 September 2019
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To avoid Spanish wealth tax, many buyers choose to buy through a company. However, the Spanish tax authorities see through these structures: the
When buying property in Ibiza (Balearic Islands), you need to factor in a total cost buyer that varies between 12% and 15% on top of the purchase price.
Capital gains tax in Spain (Impuesto sobre las Ganancias Patrimoniales) is calculated on the difference between the net sales value and the revalued purchase price. For non-residents, a
To avoid inheritance tax in the future, many Belgians choose to purchase Spanish property in the children's name. Although this is fiscally advantageous
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Belgian property owners in Spain are legally obliged to declare their Spanish bank account to both the National Bank of Belgium (NBB)
The new government of the Comunidad Andalusía, with its decision of 26 January 2019, initiated the plan to de facto abolish inheritance tax in Andalusia
Clients with a Belgian management or cash company sometimes consider investing in Spanish real estate through their Belgian company. Possible avenues then include
Are you considering buying property in the Canary Islands (Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura)? Count on an average of 10% in additional costs on top of the purchase price. This
Should you buy Spanish property privately or through a company? The short answer: For purely private use, buying through a company (whether Spanish or Belgian) is
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