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You have probably worked hard to acquire assets in Spain such as a Spanish property. Understanding the law in a foreign country can be difficult and confusing. Also there are matters we do not like to often discuss such as death and the implications of it.

However, if you are not prepared then not only could your family have to deal with the emotional loss of a loved one they may also find themselves in financial difficulty if proper plans have not been put in place to cover potential Spanish inheritance tax. If you wish to ensure you or your family are not left in a difficult position when some one passes away then this site is designed to make you think about Spanish inheritance tax with a view to seeking advice from a professional source to ensure you are properly prepared.

Unlike in the UK ...

 • In many regions of Spain there is no automatic exception from inheritance tax if assets pass to a spouse and not making suitable arrangements can be a costly mistake.

 • Assets in Spain will be subjected to Spanish inheritance tax laws whether you are resident in Spain or not and most be settled within a period of 6 months.

 • The assets themselves cannot be sold or used to secure a loan to pay any liability.

 • Another difference to UK law is the estate of the deceased is not taxed but the beneficiaries are and the amount depends on the closeness of the relationship with the deceased (e.g. husband/wife, son/daughter).

 • Spanish inheritance tax can be payable on property jointly owned between husband and wife.