Our Blog is designed to keep you up to date with developments of Spanish law and news.
You will also find some of our Top Tips for different areas of law to give you some key advice when requiring legal services in Spain. If you cannot find what you are looking for or would like to discuss a matter further, please contact us.
Changes to Inheritance and Donation Tax for the Balearic Islands
On 18 July the Government of the Balearic Islands approved an important amendment to the Inheritance and Donations Tax (ISD) Law of the Autonomous Community of the Balearic Islands
Value of Reference
Patricia Rivas of My Lawyer in Spain explains the importance of a ‘Value of Reference’. This new method was introduced into Spain on 1 January 2022.
Donating Property and Assets in Spain
My Lawyer in Spain Lawyers, Alex Radford and Laura Albors Jover, talk about the Process, Advantages and Tax Implications of donating property and assets in Spain.
Move to Spain Virtual Roadshow
In March, My Lawyer in Spain will be participating in the Move To Spain Virtual Roadshow which is a webinar series hosted by Expat Network designed to help people planning to move to Spain to live, work or retire.
Brexit – Are you ready for the end of the transition period?
The Webinar is aimed at UK Nationals living in Spain and we will talk about how you can get ready for the end of the transition period, residency, the new TIE card and the benefits of having a Spanish will.
Wills and Probate in Spain
Do you have a Spanish Will for your assets in Spain? Do you need one? What happens when someone dies in Spain? What is the process?
Q&A from March episode of Ask My Lawyer in Spain
We have recorded the transcription from the first episode of ‘Ask My Lawyer in Spain’ recorded on 27th March 2020. Please submit your questions to us for the weekly event to enquiries@mylawyerinspain.com
The Basque Country as a base in Europe for your business
According to an OECD report measuring variables such as healthcare, education, employment, income, safety, environment, citizen participation, access to services and housing, Euskadi (Basque Autonomous Region) is the region with the highest quality of life in Spain.
Spanish Inheritance Tax: Introduction & Recent Changes in Regulation
Spanish inheritance tax is a national tax but the Autonomous Regions have the power to regulate some aspects. In fact many regions have approved lower tax rates and other benefits that significantly reduce the tax burden.
Key legal requirements of living in Spain
Although we do not know the real meaning of Brexit for Brits living in Spain, it seems fairly obvious that being correctly registered here would at least reduce the complications of ownership and residence. The following are some examples of our findings;