- Business
- Childbirth & Education
- Legal Formalities
- Motoring
- Other
- Pensions & Benefits
- Property & Accommodation
- Taxes
- Airports and Airlines Spain
- Paramount Theme Park Murcia Spain
- Corvera International Airport Murcia Spain
- Join us for Tea on the Terrace
- When Expat Eyes Are Smiling
- Meet Wincham at The Homes, Gardens & Lifestyle Show, Calpe
- QROPS 2014
- Spain Increases IHT in Valencia & Murcia
- Removals to Spain v Exports from Spain
- The Charm of Seville
- Gibraltar Relations
- Retiro Park : Madrid
- Community Insurance in Spain
- Calendar Girls
- Considerations when Insuring your Boat in Spain
- QROPS – HMRC Introduces changes that create havoc in the market place
- QROPS – All Change From April 2012
- Liva & Laia : 15th November
As of 11thJuly 2013 the Murcia region increased Inheritance Tax (IHT) payable by residents inheriting within this region. Before this time Group 2 Resident Beneficiaries (spouses, parents, biological & adoptive children over 21) of the Murcia community benefitted from a 99% exemption on assets they inherited within their region however, this has now been reduced to a standard allowance of 15,957 Euros. From 6th August 2013 Valencia resident spouses, descendants and ascendants had their personal free allowances upon inheritance, increased to 100,000 Euros, or reduced in the case of gifting. However, the exemption for assets inherited above the 100,000 Euros allowance was lowered to only 75%. There are no such exemptions for brothers / sisters / aunts / uncles / nephews /partners or friends.
Resident's Inheritance Tax in Spain is charged by the autonomous region they live within, however all non-residents who inherit assets on mainland Spain, The Balearic Islands and The Canaries are all taxed by the central Tax office in Madrid with a maximum allowance of 15,957 Euros per individual inheriting.
Many Spanish tax residents may now look forward to sizeable tax increases which have already affected Murcia & Valencian residents during 2013. It could be said that other regions may decide to follow suit in the near future. A concern for most beneficiaries is that bank accounts can be frozen on death leaving any money to pay this tax unavailable within the 6 months stipulated and in worst case scenario an embargo placed upon the property. Simply becoming non-resident, which has been seen as a solution to the recent asset declaration problem, would not work here as the IHT due for non-residents is significantly more and taxed centrally in Madrid.
It has been written that this is discrimination against non-residents of Spain and they will be taxed at a lower rate and in line with residents. As this may not be financially viable to the Spanish Government, residents may be brought in line and taxed at a higher rate along with non-residents.
The Wincham Solution
The owner of the property forms a UK Limited Company (Wincham can provide), in which ownership of the property passes into the company. In this way when he or she passes away, the company will be inherited meaning it will only be necessary to transfer company shares of the UK Company, which fall outside Spanish inheritance tax.
From the point of transfer/investment the Company owns the asset. As the legal company owner, you remain in full control of the company - in addition there is no Spanish Property Transfer Tax (7-10%) or Capital Gains Tax due in Spain for this transaction.
Just click the Banner - Below - for further details ...
- Own a Property in Spain ? Then you need to read the following
- Don't let your Dream Home get swept away by Spanish IHT
- Increase in Transfer Tax on Resale Property Purchases
- Spanish Wills will not protect you from Spanish IHT
- Spanish Taxes on the increase
- UK HMRC clamp down on Non-Resident owners of Spanish property
- Reintroduction of Wealth Tax
- Why not make a personal appointment with us ?
- Do Not Wait Four Years Before You Probate in Spain !
- A brief review of Wincham Consultants and our services
- What is the IBI Tax and How is it Calculated ?
- Transforming Your Underbuild
- Flat Roof Problems on Spanish Properties
- How and where to Register your Property
- Getting Employment in Spain
- How Can I Protect Against An Unwise Property Purchase ?
- How to Choose a Surveyor When Buying Your Property in Spain
- The AIPP's top 10 of 'what not to do' when buying a property in Spain
- RCDs and your Electrical system in Spain
- Buying from an Estate Agent vs a Property Finder
- Things To Consider When Buying A Town House In Spain
- NIE Number
- Join us for Tea on the Terrace
- Join us for FREE IHT advice in Murcia & Costa Calida
- Join us on the Costa del Sol to discuss your Spanish IHT requirements
- Spanish Tax Resident Declaration Deadline April 30th
- Spanish IHT : Book your free appointment now
- Wincham announce opening of Marbella office
- How we helped save one family holiday home from the Spanish tax man
- Spanish IHT seminar proves a success
- Reserve your place at our Spanish IHT seminar in the UK
- Wincham extend Spain IHT service to Benelux clients
- Discuss your IHT requirements with us in person
- Title Deeds Insurance now included for ALL Wincham clients
- Capital Gains Tax Hike on Spanish Property
- 4 Reasons to move the ownership of your Spanish property into a UK Limited Company before the 31st December 2011
- VAT Reduced to 4% on Purchase of New Build Properties
- How to protect your cash in a Spanish bank on death!
- Wincham: shortlisted for an AIPP Award 2011
- Some thoughts on the future of Spanish ISD (IHT)
- Spanish Inheritance Tax enquiries keep on coming
- Spanish Inheritance Tax - A response to recent articles...