Purchase Tax Remains at 4% |
| Thursday, 12 January 2012 11:10 |
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This means that properties which are bought directly from the developer, either off plan or a physical property which the developer has built and not yet sold are subject to 4% tax (equivalent to Stamp Duty). This will apply to some properties available through banks and financial institutes in Spain but not all. If the property is currently owned by an individual then the transfer tax will be at the rate normal of 7%. Prior to the Governments announcement the tax on new properties was 8%. |







In the New Year the Spanish Government has announced that they will maintain the reduced 4% VAT rate on the sale of new and key ready homes to further assist investment into the region. We have been able to confirm this positive news with our legal department and with the Spanish tax authorities.