Inheritance Spain — Succession Tax, Wills & Estate Planning for Foreigners
Inheriting or leaving assets in Spain as a foreigner involves taxes, regional rules and potential conflicts with your home country's laws. We explain your obligations and options clearly.
Book a ConsultationWhat's covered in this consultation
- ✓ Spanish Succession & Gift Tax (Impuesto de Sucesiones y Donaciones): who pays, how much, and in which region
- ✓ Non-resident inheritance: tax obligations in Spain if you inherit Spanish assets
- ✓ Making a Spanish will: why it's recommended even if you already have a will in your home country
- ✓ Cross-border inheritance: when Spanish law applies vs your home country's law
- ✓ EU Succession Regulation (650/2012): choice of applicable law and how to protect your interests
- ✓ Estate planning: structuring your assets to minimise the tax burden for your heirs
How It Works
Send a WhatsApp or book a free intro call
Describe your situation in a few lines. We'll confirm we can help and suggest the right consultation type. No commitment required — the first reply is always free.
We listen in your language and map your situation
Tell us everything. We speak English, Ukrainian, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Italian and Bulgarian. We'll ask the right questions and give you a complete picture of your legal and tax position.
You leave with a clear action plan
Not 'consult a lawyer.' Specific next steps, documents needed, deadlines to know, and — if your case needs full legal handling — a direct introduction to the LexDixit team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, if you inherit assets located in Spain (property, bank accounts, investments), you must pay Spanish succession tax regardless of your tax residency. Since 2014, EU/EEA non-residents can apply regional tax benefits, which can significantly reduce the amount. We calculate your specific liability.
It's not mandatory, but highly recommended if you own assets in Spain. A Spanish will dramatically simplifies inheritance administration for your heirs and avoids costly foreign will recognition processes. The cost is minimal (€50–100 at a notary) and takes just a few minutes.
The EU Succession Regulation (650/2012) establishes that the applicable law is that of the deceased's country of habitual residence. However, you can choose your nationality's law through a clause in your will. This choice is crucial for protecting your heirs. We advise on which option suits your situation.
The amount varies enormously by region, degree of kinship and inherited value. In Madrid, direct descendants receive a 99% discount. In other regions the tax burden can be significant. We model your specific case in consultation.
Free express diagnostic of your situation
In 15 minutes we'll tell you whether this solution fits you and what to do next. Send us a WhatsApp — we usually reply within 2 hours.