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Selling property in Spain: capital gains & tax traps
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Selling property in Spain is not just about the sale price. Capital gains tax, municipal plusvalía and withholding mechanics can all reshape the final result.
Owners often underestimate how many tax layers appear around a sale, especially if they are non-resident or moving between residence statuses.
What should be checked before signing
- resident or non-resident tax treatment
- capital gains calculation
- municipal plusvalía exposure
- withholding or retention logic
Practical takeaway
The right moment to optimise is before the sale, not after completion. Once the transaction is closed, many options narrow quickly.