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NOTARIAL PROCEDURES IN SPAIN · FROM ABROAD
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Gift a home in Spain with a prior review by the notary

Gifting a property has tax consequences for the person who gives and for the person who receives. The notary reviews your case before anything is drawn up and determines how you may intervene if you live abroad.

Gifting a home in Spain is not simply a matter of signing: the recipient pays Gift Tax, which varies considerably by region and by family relationship, and the donor may be taxed in their IRPF on the capital gain even though no money changes hands. That is why this service begins with a prior review: we analyse the transaction, the taxation for both parties and the alternatives (a sale, a succession agreement where one exists, a gift with reservation of a life interest). The notary then determines the legal structure and the form of intervention, with remote intervention possible where the law allows it.

WITH A PRIOR REVIEW BY THE NOTARY
For this transaction we do not promise a procedure in advance. The notary reviews your case first, we explain the consequences and the alternatives, and only then is it decided how it is executed and which form of intervention applies.
✓Prior review by the notary before anything is drawn up
✓Taxation calculated for donor and recipient
✓Alternatives compared before you decide
✓Coordination even where donor and recipient are in different countries
✓Taxes filed and registration at the Land Registry
✓Fixed quote after reviewing your transaction
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When might you need it?

The most common cases for this procedure

Parents gifting to a child
They want to pass on the home ahead of the inheritance. The regional relief and the effect on the parents' IRPF both need to be considered.
A donor living outside Spain
The property is in Spain and the donor in another country. The competent region and the taxation change depending on where each party is resident.
A gift with reservation of a life interest
The bare ownership is gifted and the parents keep the use of the home for as long as they live.
A home with an outstanding mortgage
Gifting a mortgaged property is treated differently for tax purposes. It has to be examined beforehand, not afterwards.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PROCEDURE
✓Be the registered owner of the property being gifted
✓Valid ID and NIE for donor and recipient
✓The recipient's express agreement to accept the gift
✓The property identified, with its charges known
DOCUMENTS YOU WILL NEED
01Title deed or Land Registry extract (nota simple)
02Valid DNI, NIE or passport of donor and recipient
03Latest IBI (property tax) receipt and cadastral reference
04Energy performance certificate, where applicable
05Outstanding debt certificate, if there is a mortgage
REGULATIONS: Spanish Civil Code, arts. 618 et seq. (gifts) Act 29/1987 on Inheritance and Gift Tax Personal Income Tax Act (IRPF), art. 33 (the donor's capital gain) Mortgage Act and Mortgage Regulations (registration)

How does the process work?

From request to signed document, with no travelling

1 Request a review 2 Prior review and taxation 3 An informed decision 4 The notary prepares the deed 5 Taxes and Land Registry
1
Request a review
⏱ 24-48 h
You tell us what you wish to gift, to whom and where each party is resident.
2
Prior review and taxation
⏱ 1-2 weeks
The notary analyses the transaction and we present the figures for donor and recipient, together with the alternatives.
3
An informed decision
⏱ no rush
You decide with all the information in front of you. If another route suits you better, we will say so.
4
The notary prepares the deed
⏱ 1-2 weeks
The notary determines the legal structure and how each party intervenes.
5
Taxes and Land Registry
⏱ 3-6 weeks
We file the Gift Tax and the municipal capital gains tax and register the home in the recipient's name.

Clients who have already done it

Verified reviews of this service

4,7★★★★★
★★★★★ES
"Querían que donara el piso de Valencia a mi hija. Me hicieron los números de los dos lados antes de firmar y salió mejor de lo que pensaba."
FR
Fernando R.
Donación a mi hija · Ginebra
★★★★★EN
"They ran the tax figures for both of us before anything was signed and explained why a sale would have been worse. No pressure at any point."
AP
Alison P.
Property gift · Dublin
★★★★★FR
"Étude préalable sérieuse avant la donation de notre appartement en Espagne. On nous a expliqué la fiscalité des deux côtés."
MD
Michel D.
Donation · Nice
★★★★★ES
"Necesitaba el trámite con urgencia y lo resolvieron en tiempo récord. El notario fue muy profesional y recibí el documento al día siguiente."
CR
Carmen R.
España
★★★★★EN
"Excellent service from start to finish. Everything was handled online and the signed document arrived within 24 hours. Highly recommended."
JW
James W.
Reino Unido
★★★★★ES
"Lo gestioné desde Buenos Aires sin viajar a España. Me guiaron paso a paso, incluso con el certificado digital. Todo claro y sin sorpresas."
MG
Mariana G.
Argentina
★★★★★FR
"Démarche réalisée entièrement en ligne depuis Paris. Équipe très réactive sur WhatsApp et notaire très professionnel. Impeccable."
SL
Sophie L.
Francia
★★★★★ES
"El proceso fue mucho más sencillo de lo que esperaba. Atención cercana por WhatsApp y presupuesto cerrado sin costes ocultos."
AM
Andrés M.
España
★★★★★DE
"Die Beurkundung wurde komplett online erledigt. Schnelle Terminvergabe, klare Anweisungen und das Dokument kam am nächsten Tag."
KB
Katrin B.
Alemania
★★★★★IT
"Pratica completata interamente online dall'Italia. Notaio disponibile e documento firmato in 24 ore. Servizio eccellente."
MT
Marco T.
Italia
★★★★★PT
"Tratei de tudo sem sair de Lisboa. Acompanhamento constante por WhatsApp e documento entregue no dia seguinte. Recomendo totalmente."
BS
Beatriz S.
Portugal
★★★★★ES
"Desde CDMX pensé que sería complicadísimo, pero salió a la primera. Videollamada puntual, notario clarísimo y precio cerrado."
GP
Gloria P.
México
★★★★★EN
"Handled from New York without flying to Spain. Clear instructions, fast scheduling and constant updates. Five stars."
SK
Sarah K.
Estados Unidos
★★★★★UA
"Оформила все повністю онлайн. Супровід у WhatsApp, перекладач на відеодзвінку та документ за 24 години. Дуже дякую!"
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Olena K.
Ucrania

Frequently asked questions

Why is a prior review needed?−
Because a badly framed gift can cost more than a sale. The recipient pays Gift Tax and the donor may be taxed in their IRPF on the gain. The notary reviews your case and tells you what is advisable before anything is signed.
Can I make the gift without travelling to Spain?+
It depends on your case. The prior review determines which form of intervention applies in law and whether remote intervention is possible. We do not promise it in advance: we confirm it after the review and before you commit to anything.
How much is payable on the gift of a home?+
The recipient pays Gift Tax, heavily relieved between parents and children in several regions, and the municipal capital gains tax. The donor declares the capital gain in their IRPF, or in the IRNR if not resident in Spain. We calculate it during the review.
Is it better to gift now or leave it in the will?+
It depends on the region, on the ages and on the circumstances of each party. We compare the figures during the prior review, without recommending either option in advance.
Can a gift be revoked?+
Only in the cases set out in the Spanish Civil Code: ingratitude, failure to meet attached obligations or the subsequent birth or survival of children. It is not a decision that can be reversed at will.
What about the forced share of the other children?+
The gift may be taken into account and reduced in the future inheritance if it prejudices the forced share of the other heirs. The notary assesses this during the review.
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