Selling Property in Spain as a Non-Resident
Legal Guidance for Foreign Owners and Heirs
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Selling Spanish Property from Abroad
Selling a property in Spain while living abroad involves navigating legal requirements, tax obligations, notarial procedures and strict timelines. Whether the property was inherited or purchased, non-residents must follow a clear legal process to ensure the sale is valid, tax compliant and fully registered.
We assist foreign owners and heirs at every step, acting locally on your behalf so you do not need to travel to Spain. From Power of Attorney to tax calculations and coordination with buyers, we provide a secure and predictable sale process.
Our goal is simple: a smooth, safe and fully compliant sale, regardless of where you live.
Our Expertise in Non-Resident Property Sales
We specialise in helping non-residents sell property in Spain efficiently and legally. Our team handles:
- Full legal management of property sales for non-residents.
- Power of Attorney arrangements so you do not need to travel.
- Coordination with buyers, notaries and agencies throughout the transaction.
- Capital Gains Tax calculations and filings for non-residents.
- Handling the 3% retention applied to non-resident sellers.
We act as your local legal representative, ensuring a smooth sale from start to finish.
Why Our Service Stands Out
We combine legal precision with clear communication and complete handling of all steps required to sell property in Spain from abroad.
01
Local handling
We manage notaries, agencies, banks and tax offices on your behalf.
02
Clear guidance
You receive everything explained in plain English — no jargon.
03
Tax compliance
We calculate Capital Gains Tax, reclaim the 3% retention and file all required forms.
04
No travel needed
A Power of Attorney allows us to execute the entire sale for you.
Who We Assist
We support foreign owners and heirs from English-speaking countries selling Spanish property, including:
- UK & Ireland
- United States
- Canada
- Australia
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- EU Member States
- International law firms
- Executors and estate representatives
If you are unsure whether your case qualifies, contact us for clear guidance.
How Selling as a Non-Resident Works
A fully managed process from abroad:
1
Initial review
We analyse ownership documents, identify tax obligations and determine what is needed for the sale.
2
Power of Attorney & preparation
We obtain a Power of Attorney, arrange certificates, FINs (Foreigner Identification Number), checks, translations and gather required documents.
3
Signing the sale
We sign before the Spanish notary on your behalf and coordinate with the buyer’s representatives.
4
Tax & payment
We calculate taxes, reclaim the 3% retention and ensure the proceeds are safely transferred to you.
Contact our team
We are here to help you navigate your legal or administrative matter in Spain.
If you need personalised guidance, you can send us a short message and our team will:
- Review your enquiry
- Clarify the steps and requirements
- Identify what you can do next
- Provide direct assistance suited to your situation