Buying Property in Spain Through a Company: Can You Really Pay Only 2% Transfer Tax?

If you’re thinking of buying property in Spain, you’ve probably come across the idea of purchasing through a company to reduce transfer tax (ITP) from 7% to just 2%. On a high-value property in areas like Marbella, Mijas Costa, or Estepona, that could mean saving tens of thousands of euros.
But is it really that simple? The short answer: no — the reduced 2% ITP applies only in very specific situations, and failing to meet the requirements can lead to unexpected tax bills, interest, and penalties.

Five Steps to Buying a Property in Spain

Five Steps to Buying a Property in Spain

Clients approach us every day asking for help in finding the right property for them. But what is the process for buying a property here in Spain?  Did you know that it is very different to house hunting in other countries. We have access to every single property...