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Financial<\/strong><\/p>\n

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What is value added tax?<\/h3>\n

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Capital Gains Tax<\/strong> (Impuesto sobre la Renta de no Residentes \u2013 IRNR) is the tax you pay on the profit you make when selling your property in Spain.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 Capital Gains Tax<\/strong> = Sales Price \u2013 Purchase Price (adjusted for allowable expenses)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udcca Current rates:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Non-residents (EU\/EEA)<\/strong>: 19% on the realized capital gain.<\/li>\n
  • Non-residents outside the EU\/EEA<\/strong>: 24%.<\/li>\n
  • Residents: progressive rate<\/strong>:
    \n19% on the first \u20ac6,000
    \n21% on the portion between \u20ac6,000 and \u20ac24,000
    \n23% on everything above \u20ac24,000<\/p>\n

    \ud83d\udccc Example: You buy a house for \u20ac300,000 and sell it for \u20ac400,000. The profit is \u20ac100,000 \u2192 19% tax = \u20ac19,000.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n

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    \ud83d\udcb0<\/strong> Municipal value added tax (Plusval\u00eda <\/strong>Municipal<\/strong><\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In addition to the national capital gains tax, many municipalities also charge Plusval\u00eda (Impuesto sobre el Incremento de Valor de los Terrenos de Naturaleza Urbana<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This tax is levied on the increase in value of the land, not on the building itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udc49 Calculation is based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • The initial and current cadastral value of the land<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The period during which you have owned it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The municipal rates (these vary by municipality)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83d\udccc Important: If there is no capital gain, you do not have to pay Plusval\u00eda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83d\udc49 Plusval\u00eda may also be due in the event of an inheritance\u2014in that case, the heirs pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83e\uddfe National value added tax<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The national capital gains tax is calculated on the actual realized profit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you did make a profit, it will be taxed at the rates stated above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you didn’t make a profit<\/strong> on the sale or transfer, you won’t pay national capital gains tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Costs you can deduct<\/strong><\/p>\n

      You can offset a number of costs to reduce your taxable added value.<\/p>\n

      \ud83d\uded2 Costs that you can add to the purchase price:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Notary fees<\/li>\n
      • Lawyer and legal fees<\/li>\n
      • Registration fees<\/li>\n
      • Purchase taxes<\/li>\n
      • Renovation costs (kitchen renovation, roof, air conditioning system, flooring, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \ud83d\udcbc Costs that you can deduct from the sales price:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Paid Plusval\u00eda<\/li>\n
        • Agent Fees<\/li>\n
        • Certain Sales-Related Expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \ud83d\udcccPlease note:<\/em> All expenses must be supported by official invoices<\/strong> to be eligible.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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          \ud83e\uddfe<\/strong> The 3% withholding tax on sales by non-residents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          If you are a non-resident, the buyer is obligated to withhold 3% of the sales price<\/strong> and transfer it to the Spanish tax authorities. This is an advance payment <\/strong>on your final capital gains tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The buyer must deposit this amount within one month<\/strong> of signing the deed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          As a seller, you must file your tax return within four months<\/strong> of the sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83d\udc49 If you have little or no capital gain, you can reclaim the 3% in full or in part.
          \ud83d\udc49 If you have a higher capital gain, you must pay the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Are you a resident of Spain? Then there’s no 3% withholding tax<\/strong>\u2014in that case, the tax is settled through your annual personal income tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83e\uddd3 Exceptions and exemptions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          There are various exemptions or reductions from capital gains tax:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • \u2705 65+ and resident in Spain<\/strong>: exemption on the sale of your main residence, provided you have lived there for at least the last 3 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • \ud83c\udfe1 Reinvestment within 2 years:<\/strong> If you reinvest the proceeds in a new primary residence in Spain, you may be exempt from capital gains tax.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • \ud83c\udfd8\ufe0f Certain older homes (1970s\u20131980s)<\/strong> are subject to specific exemption arrangements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • \ud83d\udccc If no added value<\/strong> has been realized, you do not pay any tax.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            \ud83d\udc49In exceptional situations such as divorce or accident, the 3-year term can be relaxed for those aged 65 and over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \ud83d\udcc6 Annual non-resident tax (IRNR)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            As a non-resident, you pay a flat-rate tax annually, even if you do not receive any rental income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • This tax is calculated based on the cadastral value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Make sure your tax situation is in order before the sale to avoid problems or delays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83d\udcdd Tips for a worry-free sale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • \u2705 Carefully collect all invoices<\/strong> and documents \u2014 this can save you thousands of euros.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • \ud83e\uddee Request a tax simulation<\/strong> before the sale to determine your net profit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • \ud83d\udcc5 File your tax return<\/strong> on time to avoid missing out on the 3% refund.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • \ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udcbc Work with a local specialist<\/strong> or real estate agent with experience in Spanish tax law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                \u2728 Conclusion: prepared sales = gain more<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Selling your property in Spain can be financially advantageous, but don’t forget that tax matters play a significant role. By knowing in advance which taxes apply\u2014such as capital gains tax, Plusval\u00eda<\/strong>, the 3% withholding tax<\/strong>, and any exemptions\u2014you’ll avoid unpleasant surprises and maximize your proceeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                \ud83d\udc49 Need guidance on the sale and tax matters?
                At Sublicasa, we’ll help you step by step, so you can sell worry-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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