Legal Guides for Expats in Spain
Plain-English guides to the legal topics that matter most to expats living in or moving to Spain.
Retire in Spain: Visas, Tax and Healthcare Explained (2026)
The Non-Lucrative Visa, how pensions are taxed, healthcare options including the S1 form, the 90-day rule and property for UK and US retirees.
Read guideGetting Married in Spain as a Foreigner: The Legal Guide (2026)
Civil vs religious ceremonies, the documents foreigners need, registering a foreign marriage, prenuptial agreements and name changes.
Read guideBeckham Law Spain 2026: Tax Benefits for New Residents
Flat 24% tax for qualifying new residents, who qualifies, income conditions, the six-month deadline and the Digital Nomad Visa connection.
Read guideCapital Gains Tax Spain for Non-Residents: Complete Guide (2026)
How Spain's 19% non-resident CGT rate works, the 3% retention rule, deductible costs, Modelo 210 and double-tax issues for UK, US and Irish sellers.
Read guideWealth Tax Spain: The Non-Resident Guide (2026)
Who pays wealth tax in Spain, the 700,000 euro threshold, regional rebates in Madrid and Andalucia, and the Solidarity Tax on large fortunes.
Read guideMoving to Spain from the UK: The Complete Legal Guide After Brexit (2026)
Visas, the 90-day rule, NIE, TIE, healthcare, tax, property, banking and wills for British nationals planning a move to Spain.
Read guideSpain's 100% Property Tax for Non-EU Buyers: What You Need to Know
Spain's proposed 100% tax on non-EU property buyers has caused alarm. Here is what has actually passed into law, who could be affected, and what UK and other non-EU buyers should do now.
Read guideDigital Nomad Visa Spain: Requirements, Tax and How to Apply (2026)
Income thresholds, remote work rules, Beckham Law, tax issues and application steps for Spain's Digital Nomad Visa.
Read guideNon-Lucrative Visa Spain: Requirements, Income and How to Apply (2026)
Passive income rules, health insurance, documentation and common mistakes for Spain's Non-Lucrative Visa.
Read guideGolden Visa Spain: Abolished. What Now? (2026)
Spain's Golden Visa has ended. Compare the main alternative residency routes for remote workers, retirees and non-EU nationals.
Read guideSpanish Legal Glossary: 76 Key Terms Explained in English
Plain-English definitions of Spanish legal terms expats encounter when buying property, applying for residency, paying tax or dealing with wills.
Read guideHow to Find an English-Speaking Lawyer in Spain (2026)
What to look for, what to pay, and how to find a trusted English-speaking lawyer in Spain by city and specialty.
Read guideSpanish Property Taxes for Foreign Owners: The Complete 2026 Guide
ITP, IBI, non-resident property tax, capital gains tax, Plusvalia and Wealth Tax explained in plain English for foreign owners.
Read guideBuying Property in Spain as a Foreigner: The Complete Legal Guide
The full purchase process, costs, taxes, legal checks and why foreign buyers should use an English-speaking property lawyer.
Read guideConveyancing in Spain: What It Means and Who Does It
Spain doesn't have conveyancing in the UK sense. Here's what the notario does, what a property lawyer does, and why you need both.
Read guideDo I Need a Lawyer to Buy Property in Spain?
Not legally required, but here's why almost every expert says you should never buy without one.
Read guideNIE Number Spain: What It Is and Do You Need a Lawyer?
Everything expats need to know about the NIE: how to get one, how long it takes, and when a lawyer helps.
Read guideSpanish Inheritance Law for Expats (2026)
Forced heirship, Spanish wills, inheritance tax by region and what expats need to know before assets pass to heirs.
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