Tax Residence Certificate and Essential Documents for Buying or Selling Property in Spain

The tax residence certificate is a fundamental document required in many real estate and tax procedures in Spain. It is essential to avoid double taxation and to prove the taxpayer’s official country of residence.
Legal Help manages the full process of obtaining the tax residence certificate, as well as other mandatory certificates needed to ensure a secure, compliant and efficient property sale.

📌 3% Withholding Refund for Non-Residents

When a non-resident sells a property in Spain, the Tax Office automatically withholds 3% of the sale price.
Legal Help handles the complete refund request, preventing errors, delays and complications, ensuring that you receive the amount owed.

📌 Tax Residence Certificate

The tax residence certificate is required for:

• avoiding double taxation

• proving fiscal residency in a country

• real estate sale or purchase procedures

• tax declarations

• administrative processes

Legal Help obtains the tax residence certificate either in Spain or in the client’s country of origin, depending on the case.

📌 Right of First Refusal Certificate (Tanteo y Retracto)

Some local administrations require this certificate before authorising the sale of a property.
It confirms that the administration will not exercise its preferential right to buy.

Legal Help takes care of the official request to avoid any delays at the notary.

📌 Urban Planning Infraction Certificate

This certificate confirms that the property has no urban planning sanctions or irregularities.
Without it, the sale may be delayed or even blocked.

Legal Help manages:

• the official request

• urban planning verification

• regularisation of any issues if required

📌 Other Administrative Procedures

Legal Help also processes:

• land registry certificates

• cadastral certificates

• urban planning declarations

• technical documentation

• procedures with the Town Hall and Cadastre

📘 More Information

For more information about tax, administrative or real estate processes in Spain, visit:
➡ Rosa MH – Informative Publications
https://www.rosamh.com/es/publicaciones/s5/3391/

For personalised assistance or to start your procedure:
➡ Legal Help Services
https://www.legalhelpservices.es