Abad & Asociados Abogados y Economistas, S.R.L.

Spanish property, tax and inheritance for overseas owners

Abad & Asociados Abogados y Economistas is a Spanish practice that brings lawyers, economists, accountants and auditors together. It started in Murcia in 1996 and focuses on business law. Its services are aimed in particular at non-residents who hold property in Spain or run a business there. The English version of its website speaks to overseas clients who buy, sell or inherit Spanish assets.

Buying, selling and financing property

The firm handles conveyancing in Spain. This covers property purchases and sales, the NIE number that foreign buyers need, mortgage services and advice on property taxes. The firm says it can help clients buying a property, selling one, or looking for a mortgage.

Tax for residents and non-residents

Spain treats residents and non-residents differently for tax purposes, and the firm advises on both. Its tax work covers resident and non-resident tax, property taxes and double taxation agreements, including the agreement that applies to clients from the United Kingdom.

Inheritance and probate

For clients whose estates include Spanish assets, the firm prepares Spanish wills, handles probate and advises on Spanish inheritance tax.

Residency and business set-up

The firm handles residency applications for citizens of EU and non-EU countries, including the entrepreneur visa. It also incorporates companies and advises on corporation tax and corporate services in Spain.

Litigation and debt recovery

Litigation work covers group court actions, the execution of bank guarantees, debt recovery, building defects, bankruptcy and insurance claims in Spain.

Calculators for clients

The firm publishes online calculators for non-resident tax, rental tax, mortgages and inheritance tax, so that clients can estimate their position before they speak to an adviser.