TAXES, FEES AND WHAT TO EXPECT
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When purchasing a property in Marbella, Spain, you can expect to pay the following taxes and fees:
- Transfer tax (impuesto sobre transmisiones patrimoniales): This is a tax on the transfer of ownership of the property. The rate of the transfer tax will depend on the purchase price of the property and the location of the property.
- Stamp duty (impuesto sobre actos jurídicos documentados): This is a tax on the legal documents related to the purchase of the property, including the purchase agreement and the title deed. The rate of stamp duty will depend on the purchase price of the property.
- Legal fees: You will be responsible for paying legal fees to a lawyer or notary for their services in connection with the purchase of the property. The exact amount of the legal fees will depend on the complexity of the transaction and
the location of the property.
When selling a property in Marbella, Spain, you can expect to pay the following taxes and fees:
- Capital gains tax (impuesto sobre la renta de no residentes): If you are not a resident of Spain, you will be required to pay capital gains tax on the sale of the property. The rate of capital gains tax will depend on the amount of the gain and your tax residence.
- Plusvalía municipal: This is a tax on the increase in value of the land on which the property is built. The tax is calculated based on the value of the land and the number of years that you have owned the property.
- Real estate agent commission: If you use a real estate agent to sell your property, you will be required to pay a commission. The commission is typically a percentage of the sale price of the property and is paid by the seller.