Spanish Capital Gains Tax Rates on Property and Other Assets
When you sell a property in Spain you have to pay capital gains tax on any profit after taking into account all deductions and allowances.
Deductions and allowances are quite complicated and vary by autonomous region so you will need to consult a local tax specialist for more information
Capital gains tax rates in Spain
Capital gains tax rates for non-residents selling assets in Spain have been changed in recent years. The following tables show the present capital gains tax rate, and also give previous tax rates to help clarify the confusion surrounding this topic. Most of the websites you will find doing an internet search do not give you the latest, updated tax rate.
Real Estate
Capital gains tax rates on real estate assets held in Spain by non-residents are as follows:
| Period | Up to 31/12/06 | 2007-2009 | 2010-2011 | 2012-2013 |
| Rate | 35% | 18% | 19% | 21% |
Other Assets
Capital gains tax rates on stocks, shares, and other financial assets held in Spain by non-residents are as follows:
| Period | 2003-2006 | 2007-2009 | 2010-2011 | 2012-2013 |
| Rate | 15% | 18% | 19% | 21% |
If you are a non-resident, there is also a withholding tax retention (to cover your capital gains liability) to bear in mind that means you don’t get your hands on all the money until long after the Spanish tax man is satisfied that he has been paid all he is owed. Stories abound of non-residents having problems reclaiming the capital gains retention with the tax authorities refusing to believe they have sold at a loss.
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