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Spanish property taxes and buying costs for international buyers
Buying property in Spain typically adds 10–14% in taxes and fees on top of the purchase price. The exact rate depends on whether the property is resale (ITP) or new-build (IVA + AJD) and which autonomous community it sits in.
ITP — Property Transfer Tax on resale
Editorial draft pending — this section will be populated with sourced facts from official Spanish registries (Registradores, INE, Banco de España, Notariado) and market data (Tinsa, Idealista, ST Sociedad de Tasación). Topic: ITP bands by autonomous community (Andalucía, Valencia, Balearics).
IVA + AJD on new builds
Editorial draft pending — this section will be populated with sourced facts from official Spanish registries (Registradores, INE, Banco de España, Notariado) and market data (Tinsa, Idealista, ST Sociedad de Tasación). Topic: 10% IVA + AJD rates by region.
Notary and Land Registry fees
Editorial draft pending — this section will be populated with sourced facts from official Spanish registries (Registradores, INE, Banco de España, Notariado) and market data (Tinsa, Idealista, ST Sociedad de Tasación). Topic: Notary tariffs and registry costs.
Legal fees (typical range)
Editorial draft pending — this section will be populated with sourced facts from official Spanish registries (Registradores, INE, Banco de España, Notariado) and market data (Tinsa, Idealista, ST Sociedad de Tasación). Topic: Independent lawyer fees as % of price.
Plusvalía municipal
Editorial draft pending — this section will be populated with sourced facts from official Spanish registries (Registradores, INE, Banco de España, Notariado) and market data (Tinsa, Idealista, ST Sociedad de Tasación). Topic: Seller's tax — when buyers should care.
Ongoing taxes: IBI, basura, comunidad
Editorial draft pending — this section will be populated with sourced facts from official Spanish registries (Registradores, INE, Banco de España, Notariado) and market data (Tinsa, Idealista, ST Sociedad de Tasación). Topic: Annual ownership costs.
Wealth tax and Solidarity Tax
Editorial draft pending — this section will be populated with sourced facts from official Spanish registries (Registradores, INE, Banco de España, Notariado) and market data (Tinsa, Idealista, ST Sociedad de Tasación). Topic: Patrimonio and Impuesto de Solidaridad de Grandes Fortunas thresholds.
Non-Resident Income Tax (IRNR)
Editorial draft pending — this section will be populated with sourced facts from official Spanish registries (Registradores, INE, Banco de España, Notariado) and market data (Tinsa, Idealista, ST Sociedad de Tasación). Topic: Imputed income tax on second homes — Modelo 210.
Frequently asked questions
How much tax do I pay when buying property in Spain?
Total buying costs for international buyers typically range from 10% to 14% of the purchase price, depending on whether the property is resale or new-build and which autonomous community it sits in.
What is plusvalía and who pays it?
Editorial draft pending — this section will be populated with sourced facts from official Spanish registries (Registradores, INE, Banco de España, Notariado) and market data (Tinsa, Idealista, ST Sociedad de Tasación). Topic: Plusvalía explanation.
Do non-residents pay wealth tax in Spain?
Editorial draft pending — this section will be populated with sourced facts from official Spanish registries (Registradores, INE, Banco de España, Notariado) and market data (Tinsa, Idealista, ST Sociedad de Tasación). Topic: Wealth tax for non-residents.