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Invest in Spain with full legal and tax certainty from day one

End-to-end package for non-EU individuals buying property or setting up a business in Spain. We handle everything from the NIE to non-resident tax filing.

Non-EU individual buying property or setting up a business in Spain

What is included

Included services

NIE and tax ID obtainment

Full management of the Numero de Identificacion de Extranjero (NIE) application with the National Police or the Spanish Consulate in your country. We handle appointments, prepare documentation and represent you throughout the process.

Tax residency assessment

Analysis of Spanish tax residency criteria (183-day rule, centre of vital interests, SEPI rule) and review of the applicable double taxation treaty. We design the optimal tax strategy before you make your first investment.

Property purchase legal review

Full legal due diligence on the property: charges, mortgages, land registry status, homeowners' association standing, licences and urban planning. We represent you at the notary signing and handle tax settlements (ITP or VAT + AJD).

Non-resident tax filing setup

Registration for the Non-Resident Income Tax (IRNR), selection of the applicable form (Form 210 / 216) and configuration of the periodic or annual filing calendar depending on the type of income generated.

Bank account coordination

Guidance and coordination for opening a bank account in Spain as a non-resident. We coordinate the documentation required by financial institutions and facilitate the bank's AML compliance process.

Immigration visa advisory

Assessment of the Golden Visa investor residence permit or other applicable immigration pathways based on your profile. We prepare the file and coordinate with authorised immigration specialists.

Investment

From EUR 3,500

Base price for a property acquisition or company formation. The property legal review and transfer taxes are quoted separately.

Why foreign investors choose Spain

Spain consistently ranks among Europe’s most attractive destinations for property investment: outstanding climate, quality of life, infrastructure and recognised legal certainty. However, Spain’s tax and property registration system has specific features that can become costly traps for those who are unfamiliar with them. From selecting the right investment vehicle to filing the first Non-Resident Income Tax return, every decision has fiscal consequences that must be anticipated.

At BMC we have guided investors from more than 30 countries through their entry into the Spanish market. Our team combines property law specialists, international tax advisors and immigration experts to deliver a truly end-to-end service. No surprises: before starting any process we clearly explain the costs, timelines and risks involved.

What this package covers

This bundle is designed so that the foreign investor can complete their entry into Spain with a single point of contact, without having to coordinate multiple advisors or law firms. We cover everything from the first administrative step (the NIE) through to the full configuration of your obligations as a non-resident taxpayer, including the legal review of the property or company being acquired. For those planning to establish residency, we also assess the available immigration options, including the Golden Visa and the investor visa programme.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes, the NIE is mandatory for any legal or financial transaction in Spain: buying a property, opening a bank account, forming a company or filing tax returns. We recommend starting the process at least 4 to 6 weeks before the planned signing date.
If you apply at the Spanish Consulate in your country of residence, the process typically takes 2 to 4 weeks. If you come to Spain and apply at a police station with a prior appointment, the NIE can be obtained in 1 to 2 weeks. Timelines may be longer during peak demand periods.
On purchase you will pay either ITP (second-hand property, between 6% and 10% depending on the region) or VAT plus Stamp Duty (new build, approximately 10% plus 1.5%). Once you own the property, if you rent it out you will pay Non-Resident Income Tax at 19% (EU/EEA residents) or 24% (others). If you leave it vacant, an imputed rental income must still be declared annually.
Yes, and in many cases this is the optimal structure from a tax and estate planning perspective. The analysis depends on the investor's country of residence, the applicable double taxation treaty and the investment objectives. We assess this in the initial consultation.
The Golden Visa is a residence permit for non-EU investors who make a qualifying investment in Spain: property acquisition of EUR 500,000 or more (unencumbered), investment in public debt, shares in Spanish companies or bank deposits. It grants residency for the holder and immediate family and allows free movement within the Schengen area.

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