Spanish Inheritance Tax
Spanish Inheritance Tax can be difficult to understand, especially if you live abroad. Different rules for non-residents, strict deadlines and unfamiliar forms can turn a family inheritance into a worrying tax problem.
Spanish Inheritance Tax for foreign heirs
Make sense of Spanish Inheritance Tax — without leaving your country
When someone passes away leaving assets in Spain, tax is often the first real obstacle. You may be unsure how much Spanish Inheritance Tax applies, whether non-residents are treated differently, and what happens if the 6-month deadline has already passed.
Our role is to analyse your situation, explain exactly what Spanish Inheritance Tax means for you, and handle the paperwork and filings on your behalf — so that the estate is compliant in Spain and you can move forward with peace of mind.
If you already know what you need, you can go straight to Spanish Inheritance Tax for Non-Residents, Spanish Inheritance Tax Guidelines or Pay Spanish Inheritance Tax From Abroad.
Spanish Inheritance Tax Services
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Why Spanish Inheritance Tax feels overwhelming
Foreign heirs often tell us the same things:
- “I have no idea how much Spanish Inheritance Tax I am supposed to pay.”
- “The forms and rules are different from what I know at home.”
- “I’m worried about missing the 6-month deadline and being penalised.”
- “I don’t know if being a non-resident changes the tax position.”
- “I just want someone in Spain to calculate the tax correctly and deal with the authorities.”
The stress rarely comes from the inheritance itself. It comes from not knowing how Spanish tax law applies, which allowances are available, and what happens if a deadline is missed.
Our work is to turn that uncertainty into a clear tax strategy: what you owe, when it must be paid, and how to deal with it efficiently as a non-resident heir.
A structured, end-to-end solution for Spanish Inheritance Tax
Working with us means you have a dedicated legal and tax team in Spain dealing with Spanish Inheritance Tax from start to finish, while you stay informed in clear English.
Clear understanding of your tax position
We analyse your case and explain what Spanish Inheritance Tax means for you as an individual heir, including non-resident rules and regional variations.
Local filing and dealings with the Tax Office
We prepare and submit the necessary tax forms in Spain, handle queries from the authorities and keep you updated at each stage.
Coordination with foreign probate and advisers
We align the Spanish tax position with UK, Irish, US or Australian probate documents and, where relevant, with your local accountant or solicitor.
Reduced risk of penalties and surcharges
We monitor deadlines, request extensions where possible and structure the filing to avoid unnecessary penalties or interest for late payment.
A single point of contact for tax and legal issues
Instead of dealing separately with tax offices, notaries and banks, you work with one team in Spain that coordinates every aspect of the inheritance tax process.
The result is a procedure that feels understandable, organised and under control — even if you have never dealt with Spanish tax before.
What makes our Spanish Inheritance Tax service different
We specialise in non-resident heirs
Most of the people we assist live outside Spain. We understand how Spanish Inheritance Tax interacts with foreign probate, local tax rules and families spread across several countries.
Real results
- Inheritance tax calculated and filed within the legal deadline
- Non-resident heirs guided step by step until liabilities are settled
- Penalties and interest reduced or avoided where possible
- Property and other assets regularised with the Spanish authorities
- Complex situations with several heirs managed and brought to conclusion
More than 15 years working with international estates
We have dealt with Spanish Inheritance Tax for families from the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada, Australia, Germany and the Netherlands, often in coordination with their local advisers.
Consistent feedback from clients
- “The tax position was explained in clear, practical terms.”
- “They handled the filings and communication with the Tax Office.”
- “We were kept informed and knew exactly what was happening.”
This is more than completing forms — it is about feeling supported by a team that deals with Spanish Inheritance Tax for foreign families every day.
How we support you with Spanish Inheritance Tax
Instead of leaving you to decode Spanish tax rules on your own, here is what you actually experience as a client:
You know where you stand from the start
We review your case and set out clearly what Spanish Inheritance Tax is likely to apply and which options are open to you.
You avoid unnecessary tax problems
We help prevent late filings, miscalculations and missing documents that can lead to avoidable surcharges or disputes with the Tax Office.
We handle the Spanish side of the process
Forms, filings, interaction with tax authorities and coordination with notaries and banks are managed from Spain on your behalf.
You are kept informed, in plain English
We explain what is happening, what has been filed and what remains pending, so you are never left guessing.
You end up compliant and able to move on
Once Spanish Inheritance Tax is dealt with, the estate is regularised and you can manage, retain or sell assets in Spain without tax obstacles.
FAQ: Common questions about Spanish Inheritance Tax
Do I need to travel to Spain to deal with Spanish Inheritance Tax?
In many cases, no. With a Power of Attorney, we can calculate the tax, prepare the forms and submit them in Spain on your behalf.
When is Spanish Inheritance Tax due?
As a general rule, Spanish Inheritance Tax must be paid within six months from the date of death. It may be possible to request an extension if this is done in time.
Do non-residents pay more tax?
Non-residents are subject to specific rules, but they can also benefit from regional allowances in many situations. Each case needs to be assessed individually to see what reductions may apply.
What happens if the deadline has already passed?
Late filing can lead to surcharges and interest, but it is still possible to regularise the situation. We examine the dates, calculate potential penalties and present the case properly to the Tax Office.
Can I pay Spanish Inheritance Tax from abroad?
Yes. Payments can be arranged from outside Spain. We prepare the tax forms, explain the payment options and assist you in completing the process from your home country.
Take the next step
If you are facing Spanish Inheritance Tax as a foreign heir, you do not have to manage it on your own.
You can send us a brief description of your situation, and we will:
- Review your Spanish Inheritance Tax position
- Explain your options as a resident or non-resident heir
- Outline what can be filed immediately to protect your position
- Begin regularising the Spanish tax side of the estate