Articles by Juana Frank
Hiring Your First Employee in Spain 2026: Guide for Foreign Business Owners
Hiring in Spain as a foreign founder: contracts, social security, payroll, probation, dismissal costs. The 2026 guide before you make your first Spanish hire.
UK Owners Selling Spanish Property in 2026: Post-Brexit Capital Gains Tax Guide
Selling a Spanish property as a UK resident in 2026? The 24% CGT rate, 3% retention, double-taxation relief with HMRC, and the practical sequencing that saves money.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Spain 2026: Buyer & Seller Guide
The Spanish EPC (Certificado de Eficiencia Energética) is mandatory for every sale, rental and listing. Ratings, validity, cost, penalties — the 2026 working guide.
Australian Owners of Spanish Property 2026: Tax & Residency Guide
Australian residents buying or owning Costa del Sol property in 2026: Australia-Spain DTA, ATO worldwide-income reporting, super fund interaction, residency triggers.
Wealth Tax in Andalucía 2026: Foreign Residents & Non-Residents Guide
Andalucía applies a 100% bonification on regional Wealth Tax — but Spain's national Solidarity Tax (ITSGF) still bites above €3M. The 2026 guide for foreign owners.
10 Essential Legal Tips for Business Owners in Spain 2026
Ten essential legal tips for business owners in Spain. Entity structure, contracts, GDPR, tax, employment, and dispute resolution — avoid costly mistakes.
Establishing a Spanish Company: Benefits & Legal Steps 2026
Establishing a Spanish company unlocks EU market access, lower corporate tax, and Schengen residency for directors. See benefits, structures, and setup steps.
Buying Off-Plan Property in Spain 2026: Investor Checklist
Buying off-plan property in Spain offers strong upside but real legal risk. Our checklist covers reservation contracts, bank guarantees, and due diligence.
Buying Property in Spain: Complete Guide for Foreign Buyers 2026
Step-by-step legal guide to buying property in Spain as a foreign buyer. Covers NIE, due diligence, contracts, mortgages, taxes, and the escritura process.
Costa del Sol Property Law 2026: Buyer & Seller Guide
Property law in Costa del Sol explained for buyers and sellers. Local rules, taxes, contracts, and key legal checks before signing on the dotted line.
Neighbor Disputes in Spain: Legal Solutions Guide 2026
Disputes with neighbours in Spain over noise, boundaries, or shared spaces? Know your rights, try mediation, and learn when to escalate to legal action.
Renting Out Spanish Property 2026: Legal Requirements
Renting out a Spanish property has strict legal requirements: tourist licences, contracts, and tax declarations. Avoid fines with our 2026 compliance guide.
Spain Business Tax Efficiency 2026: Strategies & Deductions
Cut your Spanish corporate tax bill legally. Strategies for deductions, R&D credits, regional incentives, and international structures used by SMEs in 2026.
Spain Inheritance Laws 2026: Complete Guide for Foreigners
Spain's inheritance laws treat foreigners differently. Forced heirship, EU regulation 650/2012, and inheritance tax planning explained for 2026 estates.
Spain Property Taxes 2026: Complete Guide for Foreign Owners
Foreign property owners in Spain face IBI, non-resident tax, and capital gains. Our 2026 guide explains rates, deadlines, and how to stay fully compliant.
Spanish Property Co-Ownership: Legal Guide for Joint Owners 2026
Spanish property co-ownership rules govern shared villas, family homes, and inherited assets. Learn rights, duties, and how to avoid common legal disputes.
Spain Tax Laws for Business Owners: Essential Tips 2026
Essential tax tips for business owners in Spain. Plan, document, and deduct effectively under Spanish corporate tax law to minimise risk and maximise savings.
Director Liability in Spanish Companies 2025: What Foreign Founders Must Know
Spanish company directors carry civil, tax, social-security and criminal liability — much of it personal and uncapped. The 2025 working guide for foreign founders.
Capital Gains Tax in Spain: Non-Resident Property Sale Guide 2025
Selling Spanish property as a non-resident triggers 19% (EU/EEA) or 24% (non-EU) CGT, plus 3% buyer withholding. 2025 rates, deductions, deadlines, and refunds.
Mortgages in Spain for Non-Residents 2025: Rates, LTV & Lender Comparison
Non-resident buyers face higher LTV caps, more documents, and a different rate landscape than residents in Spain. 2025 banks, rates, and what to budget for.
Setting Up an SL in Spain 2024: Step-by-Step for Foreign Founders
Step-by-step guide to incorporating a Spanish SL as a foreign founder. NIE, capital, statutes, notary, registry, tax IDs — timing, costs, and what trips up newcomers.
Andalucía Inheritance Tax 2024: How the 99% Bonus Works
Andalucía applies a 99% bonus on inheritance and gift tax for direct family. Who qualifies, what the residual 1% looks like, and the planning checklist for foreigners.
Modelo 720 in 2024: Foreign Asset Reporting After the EU Ruling
Modelo 720 still applies after the EU Court ruling, but disproportionate fines are gone. 2024 reporting thresholds, deadlines, and what changed for residents.