New reduction to inheritance tax in Madrid

10 March 2025

The Region of Madrid has recently announced significant and imminent changes to its Inheritance and Gift Tax policies, aiming to alleviate the tax burden on families and promote economic activity.  As of early 2025, the region has  announced it will increase the tax relief for inheritances and gifts between siblings, as well as between uncles/aunts
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Published in: Inheritance, probate, letters of administration, wills/estate planning

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Spanish government to limit purchase of property in Spain by British and other non E.U. nationals

15 January 2025

On Monday 13th of Jan 2025, the Spanish prime minisister made a public statement and said: “I communicate that after  a lot  of work and careful consideration by the government  we have decided we are going to limit the amount of properties being purchased by nationals  of non E.U. countries (that are not resident of
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Published in: Uncategorised, buying a property in Spain ,conveyancing, Conveyancing selling property

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2024 :INHERITANCE TAX REVOLUTION IN THE BALEARICS/GREAT NEWS FOR EXPATS WITH PROPERTIES IN THE REGION

6 May 2024

If you are an ex-pat with assets in the Baleares we have great news for you. It now boasts the Lowest inheritance tax in Spain. On the 18/7/2023 "The President of the Government, Margalida Prohens, announced: Fiscal Reform Decree Law for the abolition of the inheritance and gift tax (ISD) between parents and children, grandparents and
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Published in: Inheritance, probate, letters of administration, inheritance tax

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Mojacar town hall reduces Plusvalía tax on inheritance

10 January 2024

Mojacar town hall has just reduced the Plusvalia tax you will have to pay if you inherit a property in Mojacar. The have introduced the following discounts: BIG DISCOUNT TO YOUR PLUSVALIA TAX BILL IF YOU INHERIT A PROPERTY IN MOJACAR. Those taxpayers who are the spouse, descendants, or ascendants by nature or adoption will
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Published in: Uncategorised, Inheritance, probate, letters of administration

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Big reduction to Inheritance tax in the Canary Islands

10 January 2024

The Government of the Canary Islands has approved significant changes to the Inheritance and Gift Tax through Decree-Law 5/2023. Previously, the bonus in the Inheritance and Gift Tax was limited, but with the new modification, a 99.9% bonus is established without restrictions on the amount inherited . This measure benefits various groups of taxpayers, both
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Published in: inheritance tax

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The new solidarity tax has been declared legal by the Spanish constitutional court.

8 November 2023

As some of you will remember, last year after some regional governments decided to abolish wealth tax in their regions (wealth tax, transfer tax,  inheritance tax and donation tax  are regional taxes ) to attract investments , the central government created a tax they called solidarity tax which is in effect a national wealth tax
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Since May of 2023 , big reduction to inheritance tax in the Valencia Region

2 August 2023

This article has been updated 2024 Very large reduction to inheritance tax in the Valencia Region. Basically no more inheritance tax for children, parents os spouse. The new president of  Regional Government  for the Valencia Region , Carlos Mazón, has reported on the agreements discussed in the first meeting of the Consell Plenary. The first
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Published in: inheritance tax

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Baleares eliminates inheritance tax for children ,grandchildren and spouse

18 July 2023

As we announced when the P.P. and VOX formed government after winning the region elections in Baleares.  Today 18th of July of 2022 , the President of the Balearic Government, Marga Prohens, has just announced the adjustment of the Inheritance and Donations Tax between parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren, and between spouses, both in
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Published in: Inheritance, probate, letters of administration

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Inheritance tax in Tenerife

18 May 2023

Welcome to DAVIES ABOGADOS/SOLICITORS & BARRISTERS, where Michael Davies, an experienced bilingual Spanish lawyer specialised in handling wills and inheritance matters for foreigners since 1996, is dedicated to providing exceptional legal assistance to individuals inheriting or owning property in Tenerife, Spain. With a deep understanding of the complex inheritance tax regulations in the Canary Islands,
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Published in: inheritance tax

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What to do When Someone Dies in Spain: A Guide for Expats

16 May 2023

Introduction: Losing a loved one is a difficult time, and if you're an expat in Spain, it's essential to know the necessary steps to take when someone passes away. This guide will provide you with clear instructions on what to do if a death occurs in Spain and help you navigate the process smoothly. Death
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Published in: Inheritance, probate, letters of administration

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