Capital Gains Tax Planning

Expert calculation of Spanish capital gains tax (IRPF) for Australian sellers in Alicante. We analyse your tax position under the Spain-Australia Australia-Spain Tax Treaty, identify all allowable deductions including improvements and expenses, and ensure you retain the maximum legal amount from your sale proceeds. Non-resident tax obligations are handled comprehensively.

Sale Contract Preparation

Comprehensive drafting and review of the private purchase contract (contrato privado de compraventa) and the public deed of sale (escritura de compraventa) for your Alicante property. We ensure all terms protect your interests as a Australian seller, including deposit conditions, completion timelines, and penalty clauses.

Energy Certificate & Legal Compliance

Coordination of all mandatory documentation for selling property in Alicante, including the Energy Performance Certificate (certificado energético), certificate of habitation (cédula de habitabilidad), and community debt certificates. We ensure full compliance with Spanish property sale regulations.

3% Non-Resident Retention

As a Australian non-resident seller, the buyer is legally required to retain 3% of the sale price for Spanish tax authorities. Our lawyers handle the process of claiming back any overpayment through the proper tax refund application, ensuring you recover funds owed to you efficiently.

Land Registry (Registro de la Propiedad)

Registro de la Propiedad de Alicante — We obtain updated property registry notes (nota simple) confirming your ownership, check for any charges or encumbrances, and handle the registration of the transfer to the buyer after completion.

Notary (Notaría)

Notaría de Alicante — The sale must be formalised before a Spanish notary. We coordinate the signing of the escritura de compraventa, ensuring all documentation is in order and the transaction is legally binding.

Town Hall (Ayuntamiento)

Ajuntament d’Alacant — We handle municipal obligations including the plusvalía tax (tax on the increase in land value), obtain necessary urban planning certificates, and ensure there are no outstanding municipal charges on the property.

Australian Consulate

Australian Embassy Madrid — We coordinate with consular services for any documentation that requires apostille or legalisation for use in Australia, including powers of attorney and certified translations.