We file your non-resident taxes so you don't have to

You are usually not considered a tax resident in Spain if you spend less than 183 days here per year and your main economic interests (job, main assets, businesses, etc.) are located elsewhere. If your spouse and children live in Spain, the Tax Agency may initially assume you are a tax resident. However, this assumption can be challenged.

Non-residents generally pay a 24% flat rate. However, EU, Norwegian, and Icelandic residents benefit from a reduced 19% rate. 

For properties you don't rent out, the process is straightforward. You need to file your tax return and pay by December 31st of next year. 

For example, if you're reporting for 2023, you have until December 31, 2024, to file and pay your taxes.

The rules for rented properties have recently changed. Until 2023, if you rented out your property, you had to file and pay taxes four times a year. These quarterly deadlines were in April, July, October, and January, always within the first 20 days of the month.

However, starting from the 2024 tax year, things are simpler. Now, you only need to file and pay once a year for rented properties. The new deadline is between January 1st and January 20th of the next year. So, for your 2024 rental income, you'll file and pay between January 1-20, 2025.

Here's a simple way to remember:

• For non-rented properties: Think "end of next year" (December 31st).
• For rented properties: Think "start of next year" (January 1-20).

You need to file a separate tax return for each property you own in Spain. Also, if a property is owned by a couple, both partners must file their own tax return. 

You would be breaking the law. The Spanish tax authority has access to property registers and your tax information. They can and do check. If they catch up with you, it can be expensive, and you could be labeled as a tax avoider – not a good situation.

It's much better to stay on top of your obligations.

If you've missed past years, there are often reduced penalties if you come forward before they contact you. For instance, proactively filing can limit penalties to a maximum of 15%, whereas waiting until they catch up with you could result in penalties of at least 50% of the tax due, plus interest.

Yes. Even if you only use it for holidays or leave it empty, you still need to pay your taxes. The tax office assumes you could rent it out and make money, so they charge you based on that idea.

You must still pay your taxes. It doesn't matter if you used the property or not. 

Yes, you have to pay taxes for the days you had the property before selling it. Remember that you might have to pay other taxes from the sale too, such as the capital gain tax.

 Absolutely! With Taxfinch, you can file and pay online from anywhere, anytime. 

The "Valor Catastral" is your property's tax value, usually found on your IBI (municipal tax) receipt. Don't worry if you can't locate it – we're here to help! 

This is a document you can normally get from your home country's tax agency. It officially states that you're a tax resident in your home country. While we don't need this certificate to file your tax return, it's a good idea to have one on hand. If the Spanish tax authority ever has questions about your tax residency status, this certificate can quickly clear things up. 

You don't need to send in receipts or invoices with your Non-Resident tax return. You just list your income and the costs you believe you can deduct. The tax authorities usually accept this at face value. However, if they have questions or interpret things differently, they might ask for proof. That's when having approved receipts becomes important. So while you don't need to send them in right away, it's wise to keep them on hand, just in case. 

Yes, you can, but it's not always the easiest route. 

The Spanish tax system can be tricky to navigate, especially for non-residents. Rules change, forms get updated, and what worked last year might not apply this year. Sometimes, bank payments don't go through smoothly, or property values change unexpectedly. Even advice from a few years ago – whether from the internet or a local expert – might be outdated now.

We often see cases where people have been filing their own taxes for years, only to discover they've been doing it incorrectly. That's where our service comes in handy. We take care of the details so you don't have to worry.