Capital Gains Tax Planning

Expert calculation of Spanish capital gains tax (IRPF) for Canadian sellers in Villajoyosa. We analyse your tax position under the Spain-Canada Canada-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 Villajoyosa property. We ensure all terms protect your interests as a Canadian seller, including deposit conditions, completion timelines, and penalty clauses.

Energy Certificate & Legal Compliance

Coordination of all mandatory documentation for selling property in Villajoyosa, 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 Canadian 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 Villajoyosa — 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 Villajoyosa — 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 de la Vila Joiosa — 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.

Canadian Consulate

Canadian Consulate General Barcelona — We coordinate with consular services for any documentation that requires apostille or legalisation for use in Canada, including powers of attorney and certified translations.