{"id":44481,"date":"2026-02-14T05:15:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T05:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.immovess.es\/real-estate-lexicon-knowledge-base\/que-impuestos-se-aplican-en-la-compra-de-una-propiedad-en-espana\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T04:25:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T04:25:21","slug":"what-taxes-apply-when-buying-a-property-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.immovess.es\/en\/real-estate-lexicon-knowledge-base\/what-taxes-apply-when-buying-a-property-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"What taxes apply when buying a property in Spain?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"44481\" class=\"elementor elementor-44481 elementor-44422\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6ca77638 elementor-section-stretched single-content-page elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"6ca77638\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-60c73d37\" data-id=\"60c73d37\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-3670758f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"3670758f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4d6720b6\" data-id=\"4d6720b6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ce88eb0 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ce88eb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 style=\"line-height: 1.1em;\"><span style=\"color: #222;\">What taxes are incurred when buying real estate in Spain? <\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b51eeab animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b51eeab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Real estate purchases are subject to different tax regulations in many countries, which can vary depending on the type of property and the parties involved. In terms of the taxation of real estate purchases in Spain, both Value Added Tax (IVA) and Transfer Tax (ITP) play a significant role.<\/strong><\/p><p>Value Added Tax, also known as IVA, is a consumption tax imposed on the sale of goods and services. In the context of real estate, IVA applies to the sale of new properties, i.e., those that appear on the market for the first time after completion. The IVA rate for the sale of houses and condominiums is 10%. This reduced tax rate aims to promote real estate acquisition and is generally lower than that for other goods and services.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-31a8865 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"31a8865\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-29f9376\" data-id=\"29f9376\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b48ad69 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b48ad69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.immovess.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/immobilienkauf-compradores.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-44444\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.immovess.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/immobilienkauf-compradores.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.immovess.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/immobilienkauf-compradores-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.immovess.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/immobilienkauf-compradores-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.immovess.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/immobilienkauf-compradores-105x70.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-995b9cd single-content-page elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"995b9cd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-902d395\" data-id=\"902d395\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e65dcd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e65dcd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is important to note that this reduced IVA rate applies only to residential properties. For other types of properties such as commercial premises and land, the IVA rate is 21%. This higher taxation reflects the assumption that commercial properties are more likely to be used for commercial purposes and can therefore be taxed more.<\/p><p>However, if the property purchase is not made by an individual but by a company, IVA regulations must be followed. The company acquiring the property must remit the Value Added Tax, either 10% or 21%, to the tax authorities.<\/p><p>As an alternative to IVA, there is the Transfer Tax, which is set by the individual regions in Spain. This tax is due when an existing property changes ownership. Unlike IVA, Transfer Tax is not regulated at the national level but is subject to the provisions of the respective autonomous regions of Spain. Therefore, the amount of Transfer Tax may vary from region to region.<\/p><p>Overall, these two taxes, IVA and Transfer Tax, significantly influence the total costs of a real estate purchase in Spain. Therefore, it is equally important for buyers and sellers to inform themselves in advance about the applicable regulations and, if necessary, seek professional tax advice to avoid unpleasant surprises.<\/p><h2 style=\"line-height: 1.2em;\">What do I need to do as a foreign buyer with respect to the Spanish Tax Office when purchasing property in Spain? What tax declarations do I need to make for the purchase?<\/h2><p>As a foreign buyer acquiring property in Spain, certain steps are required to comply with legal and tax requirements. Here are the basic measures you need to take:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Foreigner Identification Number (NIE):<\/strong> Before you can buy property in Spain, you need an NIE. This number serves as an identification number for foreigners and is required for various transactions, including property purchases.<\/li><li><strong>Setting up a Spanish bank account:<\/strong> It is advisable to open a Spanish bank account as it facilitates financial transactions and is necessary for tax payments and other transactions.<\/li><li><strong>Tax Identification Number (CIF):<\/strong> If you are purchasing property as a legal entity (company), you need a CIF number, which is the tax number for legal entities in Spain.<\/li><li><strong>Transfer Tax (Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales &#8211; ITP) or Value Added Tax (Impuesto sobre el Valor A\u00f1adido &#8211; IVA):<\/strong> The type of tax incurred depends on the type of property. Existing properties are generally subject to Transfer Tax, while newly built properties incur Value Added Tax.<\/li><li><strong>Submission of tax declaration (Modelo 211 or Modelo 600):<\/strong> Depending on the type of property and applicable tax regulations, you may need to submit the corresponding tax declaration to the Tax Office. This could be Model 211 for Transfer Tax or Model 600 for Value Added Tax.<\/li><li><strong>Withholding tax for non-residents (Retenci\u00f3n):<\/strong> When selling a property by a non-resident, a withholding tax is often applied to the sale price. The buyer is obligated to withhold a certain percentage and remit it to the Spanish tax authorities.<\/li><\/ol><p>It is important to note that the exact requirements may vary depending on the region and type of property. Therefore, it is advisable to seek professional advice from a tax expert or lawyer to ensure compliance with all tax obligations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4abd4f3 single-content-page elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"4abd4f3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-464012c\" data-id=\"464012c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cd8879 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6cd8879\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d4bf87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d4bf87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><strong>Notice<\/strong><\/h4><p>The <strong>content<\/strong> of <strong>this page<\/strong> and the <strong>detailed pages<\/strong> containing specific information has been <strong>created<\/strong> with the <strong>utmost care<\/strong>. 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