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Probate Succession Guide

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.