{"id":99410,"date":"2025-10-13T07:12:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T05:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/sin-categoria\/impuestos-pagan-extranjeros-comprar-casa\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T12:09:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T11:09:28","slug":"taxes-for-foreigners-buying-property-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/buyers\/taxes-for-foreigners-buying-property-in-spain\/?lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Taxes for Foreigners Buying Property in Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Spanish real estate market<\/a> is no longer driven solely by domestic purchases; the influence of international buyers is steadily growing. According to data from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda\u2019s Real Estate Transactions Bulletin, 18% of all home sales<\/b> recorded in the past year (up to the first quarter of 2025) were carried out by foreign citizens.<\/p>\n

However, before taking the plunge and buying a property as a foreigner, it is essential to understand which taxes apply. These can vary depending on the type of property, your tax residency, and the specific Autonomous Community where the purchase is made.<\/p>\n

At Fotocasa<\/b>, we have prepared this guide to explain the taxes foreigners pay when buying a home in Spain, as well as other associated costs and the potential tax obligations that may arise after the acquisition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How to buy a house in Spain as a non-resident foreigner<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/span><\/p>\n

What taxes do non-resident foreigners pay when buying a home in Spain?<\/h3>\n

Buying a property in Spain as a foreigner involves several mandatory taxes and expenses. If you are a foreign buyer, you should keep the following in mind:<\/p>\n

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    Equal Taxation:<\/b> The taxes for buying a house in Spain as a foreigner are the same as those paid by Spanish citizens.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Property Status:<\/b> The amount and type of tax depend on whether the property is brand new or a resale (second-hand).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Regional Variations:<\/b> Tax rates vary depending on the Autonomous Community.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Additional Costs:<\/b> In addition to taxes, there are other secondary expenses associated with the transaction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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