Declaring Your Taxes in Spain: Essential Guide for Foreigners in Orihuela Costa

 

That is an excellent question! ???? As a foreigner residing in Orihuela Costa, the process of filing your taxes may seem complex, but it is a crucial legal step.

Here is a general overview of the steps and fiscal obligations you need to consider, without detailing office locations, as you requested:

 

1. Determine Your Tax Residency (The 183-Day Rule)

 

The first and most important thing is to determine whether you are considered a tax resident or a tax non-resident in Spain:

  • Tax Resident: If you stay in Spain for more than 183 days (more than half the year) during the calendar year, you are considered a tax resident. This means you must declare all your worldwide income to the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT). 

  • Tax Non-Resident: If you spend less than 183 days but own property in Orihuela Costa, you will only need to declare the income generated in Spain.

 

2. Types of Taxes to Consider

 

Depending on your status and assets, you will face different taxes:

Type of Taxpayer Main Tax What is Declared
Tax Resident IRPF (Personal Income Tax) All income obtained, regardless of its origin worldwide.
Tax Non-Resident IRNR (Non-Resident Income Tax) Only income generated in Spain (rental income or imputed rental income for vacant property).
Property Owner IBI (Property Tax) Local tax based on the cadastral value of your property. Paid to the Town Hall.
Owner of Foreign Assets Modelo 720 (Informative Declaration) Mandatory if you hold assets or rights abroad valued at more than €50,000 (Only for tax residents).

 

3. Key Steps to Fulfill Your Obligations

 

The declaration process involves several steps that, without familiarity with the Spanish system, can be complex:

  1. Obtain your NIE ???? (Foreigner Identification Number). It is essential for any tax procedure.

  2. Gather all documentation ????: Income certificates (pensions, payslips, rents), bank statements, and cadastral values.

  3. Determine the applicable deductions ????, especially if you are a tax resident.

  4. Complete and submit the tax form (e.g., Modelo 100 for IRPF or Modelo 210 for IRNR) within the deadlines set by the AEAT. Submission deadlines vary considerably depending on the tax.

 

Leave the Fiscal Complexity in the Hands of Experts

 

Navigating tax residency regulations, double taxation treaties, and the correct submission of models can be challenging.

At Legal Help Services, we are experts in foreigner taxation. We can manage the preparation and submission of all your taxes, ensuring maximum savings and strict legal compliance. 

If you need professional assistance with your taxes as a foreigner in Orihuela Costa, we will welcome you at our office:

Urbanización La Florida

Calle Escorpio 4, local 24

03189 Orihuela Costa (Alicante) - Spain.

Contact us today to start your tax management!

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Publicado por Miguel Aragon_