Moving to Spain.

Moving to Spain can be an exciting new chapter, but also a complex one if you’re unfamiliar with the language, bureaucracy and Spanish law. At Spanish Legal Matters, we’re here to make that transition as easy and stress-free as possible.

Whether you’re relocating to work, retire, study, or simply hoping for a fresh start under the Spanish sun, our English-speaking team offers a full suite of services tailored to expats and individuals relocating from abroad. From visa applications to legal translations, our specialists guide you through all the essential steps, and beyond.

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What We Offer

Visa & Residency Support

We assist with applying for the different types of Spanish visas and residency permits that foreign nationals might need. Whether you plan to live, work or study in Spain, we help prepare and submit your application to the relevant authorities.

Visa Enquiry Form

NIE / Foreigner ID and Official Registrations

Before you can do things like open a bank account, sign a property lease or buy a home in Spain, you normally need a Spanish foreigner identification number (NIE). We handle NIE applications both for clients already in Spain and for those still in the UK, saving you time, paperwork, and hassle.

NIE Enquiry Form

Document Legalisation, Translations & Apostille Services

Many procedures, from visas to buying property, require original documents, sometimes translated, sometimes apostilled or certified for use in Spain. We offer professional legal-translation and document-legalisation services, and can handle those details for you, bridging the gap between UK and Spanish bureaucracy.

Property, Inheritance & Estate Services

Asset Repatriation

Cross-Border & UK–Spain Matters

For people moving between the UK and Spain, we can assist with cross-jurisdictional issues, for example, legalising UK documents for Spanish use, or handling Spanish documents for the UK. This makes the transition smoother if you have interests on both sides.

Full Support With Spanish Authorities & Notaries

Spanish bureaucracy can often be challenging if you don’t speak the language or know the system. Our team acts as your liaison, dealing with notaries, Spanish authorities, and embassies/consulates on your behalf, so you don’t have to navigate foreign-language paperwork or long waits.

Let us relieve the pressure by turning a complicated procedure into a simple checklist.

Why Choose Spanish Legal Matters

We specialise in supporting international clients, foreigners and expats, we understand the challenges you face when relocating from another country.
Our services cover the entire relocation journey, from visas and NIEs to property acquisitions and inheritance, so you don’t need to coordinate multiple providers.

We offer English-language support, making communication clear and accessible for clients who may not be fluent in Spanish.
We handle complex procedures, translations, and cross-border legal issues, ensuring you remain compliant with both UK and Spanish legal requirements.

Contact Spanish Legal Matters on +44 (0) 20 8150 2010.

Prepare for Your Move With the Move Checklist

Moving to Spain is much more than a holiday; it’s the start of a new chapter. That’s why at Spanish Visa Services, we believe preparation is key. Our downloadable Move checklist gives you a step-by-step roadmap covering everything from choosing the right visa and gathering documentation to securing accommodation and health insurance. It helps you stay organised by tracking important tasks like obtaining a valid passport, proof of income or savings, health insurance (especially crucial for long-stay visas), and translation/apostille of non-Spanish documents.

Moving to Spain Checklist

Who Pays, Exemptions, and International Context

Who Should Pay The Spanish Wealth Tax?

If your total estate and assets exceed a specific amount, you must file a wealth tax declaration in Spain. Shares, insurance, bank accounts, and real estate are all under the wealth tax umbrella. The maximum value is €700,000. However, the autonomous regions may increase or decrease these limits:

Costa Blanca and the Valencian Region: €500,000
Costa del Sol was included in Andalusia, which has been eliminated, but there is still a solidarity tax.
Balearic Islands: General legislation is in effect, and after €700,000, tax is due.
You must also file a declaration if the tax obligation is negative, but you have assets worth more than €2,000,000 instead.

Should I Still declare if I don’t Pay Taxes in Spain?

Yes, but just for the Spanish-based assets, because they are located, can be exercised, or must be fulfilled on Spanish soil. Non-resident taxpayers will be able to use their own regulations that have been approved by the Autonomous Community where the assets and rights they own and for which the tax is required have the greatest value.

Can Debt or Expense be Deducted?

Mortgage debt is an example of a debt that could be deducted. The habitual residence’s value may be deducted up to a maximum of €300,000. Also, a company’s shares are exempt if:

Over 5% of the company is owned by the owner (20% family group).
The business is operational.
You must be employed by the organisation and have managerial responsibilities.

Which Nations Impose Wealth Tax?

Along with Spain, Switzerland, Norway, and Liechtenstein also require the declaration of this tax. Only 1.5 million Krone, or 150,000 euros, in Norway, are subject to this tax, and the applicable proportion is 0.85%.

On the other side, certain nations, including Sweden, Luxembourg, Denmark, Germany, and Austria, as well as more recently France, have done away with the wealth tax.